2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS
20-A §6952. Center criteria

Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

§6952. Center criteria

To qualify for support, approval and funding under this chapter, the center must provide services to at-risk students who are or have been enrolled in one or more of grades 7 to 12. The admission of an at-risk student to the center is subject to approval by the center based upon criteria of the center approved by the commissioner. The center shall provide residential and nonresidential instruction that is approved pursuant to section 6951 and designed to effect positive, sustainable change in the lives of at-risk students through comprehensive on-site education services in 4 major areas, including high-quality scholastic, vocational and behavioral health education; training and support for families of students; training and support for public school teachers in dealing with students who are at risk of failing or dropping out of school; and providing an environment conducive to research aiding the improvement of education for at-risk students. [2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).]

The center shall collaborate with the department, public school administrators and other public and private organizations with an interest in the support and education of at-risk students. [2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).