From the Maine Department of Education
Reporting Items
Maine Education Assessments (MEA) Student Test Status Extended 3/16/18
The Department is extending the period to identify a student’s test type as “alternate” or “general” until March 16 in order to allow districts sufficient time to complete their updates. | More
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News & Updates
3/9 CNA/SAU Consolidated Plan technical assistance session rescheduled (re-registration needed)
Due to the impending snow storm scheduled to arrive late Wednesday, March 7 and expected to continue through the early hours of Friday, March 9, the Department has made the decision to cancel the CNA/SAU Consolidated Plan technical assistance session scheduled for 9 am on Friday, March 9, 2018. | More
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services to children with disabilities, ages 3-20. | More
Seeking comments for proposed Rule Chapter 14: Education of Homeless Students
Rulemaking for Chapter 14: Education of the Homeless Students been filed as a proposed routine technical rule. A hearing date and comment period has been scheduled. | More
Seeking comments for proposed Rule Chapter 45: Rule for Vision and Hearing Screening in Maine Schools
Rulemaking for Chapter 45: Rule for Vision and Hearing Screening in Maine Schools been filed as a proposed routine technical rule. A hearing date and comment periods has been scheduled. | More
Seeking comments for proposed repeal of Rule Chapter 51: Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and Institutions – regulations already outlined in federal law
Rule Chapter 51: Child Nutrition Programs in Public Schools and Institutions has been filed to be repealed. The routine technical rule is not needed as the federal regulations articulate the responsibilities for the school administrative units to follow. | More
Proposed Rules for Chapters 115 and 180 (Credentialing and PEPG)
Revised Rule Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Educational Personnel and Rule Chapter 180: Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth Systems have been provisionally adopted and will go to the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs. | More
Seeking comments for proposed repeal of Rule Chapter 129: Rights and Responsibilities of Educators and Pupils
Rule Chapter 129: Rights and Responsibilities of Educators and Pupils has been filed to be repealed as the underlying statutory authority has been repealed. | More
Seeking comments for proposed repeal of Rule Chapter 250: School Approval for Non-Traditional Limited Purpose Schools
Rule Chapter 250: School Approval for Non-Traditional Limited Purpose Schools has been filed to be repealed as the underlying statutory authority has been repealed. | More
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