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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
20-A §201. Purpose of the department


20-A ME Rev Stat § 201 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

§201. Purpose of the department

The Department of Education is established to: [1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

1. Supervise public education. Supervise, guide and plan for a coordinated system of public education for all citizens of the State based on the system of learning results as established in section 6209;

[ 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Interrelation with other programs. Interrelate public education with other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; and

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD) .]

3. Cultural services.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP) .]

4. Advancement of education. Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD) .]

5. Cultural and historical heritage.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD). 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).

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