1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, “remote instruction” means instruction provided using audio or video transmission of a teacher or of a classroom with a teacher and participating students. “Remote instruction” includes real-time transmissions and recorded sessions.

[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 6804-A

  • Private school: means an academy, seminary, institute or other private corporation or body formed for educational purposes covering kindergarten through grade 12 or any portion thereof. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A Sec. 1
2. Distribution or retransmission. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as authorized by a public or private school for the purposes of remote instruction, a person may not distribute or retransmit a recorded session of remote instruction or any part thereof without the express written consent of the public or private school.

[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

3. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

[PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2021, c. 383, §1 (NEW).