A school administrative unit may establish one or more alternative education programs that are in alignment with the system of learning results established in section 6209 as alternatives to the regular course of study, including options allowed in sections 5104?A and 8605, to meet the needs of at-risk students. [PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]
1. Coordination. These programs shall operate as part of the elementary or secondary school program.

[PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 4729

  • School administrative unit: means the state-approved unit of school administration and includes a municipal school unit, school administrative district, community school district, regional school unit or any other municipal or quasi-municipal corporation responsible for operating or constructing public schools, except that it does not include a career and technical education region. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
  • Secondary school: means that portion of a school that provides instruction in any combination of grades 9 through 12. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
2. Alternative schedules. Alternative education programs may allow students to attend school part-time. Alternative education programs may be scheduled apart from the regular school day.

[PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 415, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §25 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).
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