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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 112: PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
20-A §2402. Public charter schools authorized


20-A ME Rev Stat § 2402 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 2: SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

§2402. Public charter schools authorized

Charter schools may be established as public schools pursuant to this chapter to improve pupil learning by creating more high-quality schools with high standards for pupil performance; to close achievement gaps between high-performing and low-performing groups of public school students; to increase high-quality educational opportunities within the public education system; to provide alternative learning environments for students who are not thriving in traditional school settings; to create new professional opportunities for teachers and other school personnel; to encourage the use of different, high-quality models of teaching and other aspects of schooling; and to provide students, parents, community members and local entities with expanded opportunities for involvement in the public education system. [2011, c. 414, §5 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2011, c. 414, §5 (NEW).

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