The Maine Department of Education has identified a barrier to its obligation pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Maine Unified Special Education Regulation (MUSER) to ensure the provision of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible students, including the availability of a continuum of educational placements. The current … Continue reading Filing of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation Emergency Rulemaking
Category: Legislation
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 3-22. The application, which covers Maine fiscal year 2023 (starting July 1, 2022) is posted on the … Continue reading Comments Sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B Application
Public Meeting Notice for LD 313 Work Force Group on Career and Technical Education
On Wednesday, March 3, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:00 am, the Work Force Group for LD 313 will hold its next meeting hosted by the Maine Department of Education. LD 313 was passed in the 130th legislature and is focused on several topics regarding Career and Technical Education. If you would like to join as an … Continue reading Public Meeting Notice for LD 313 Work Force Group on Career and Technical Education
Public Meeting Notice for LD 313 Work Force Group on Career and Technical Education
On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 8:00 to 10:00 am, the Work Force Group for LD 313 will hold its next meeting hosted by the Department of Education. LD 313 was passed in the 130th legislature and is focused on several topics regarding Career and Technical Education. If you would like to join as an attendee … Continue reading Public Meeting Notice for LD 313 Work Force Group on Career and Technical Education
Filing of Second Proposed Chapter 33: Rules Governing Restraint and Seclusion (Targeted Rulemaking)
As the result of the Public Law 2021, Chapter 453, statutory changes were made regarding restraint and seclusion, which is necessitating revisions to the Chapter 33 rules. Following the review of all the comments received during the first comment period for the Chapter 33 Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, the Department determined that three … Continue reading Filing of Second Proposed Chapter 33: Rules Governing Restraint and Seclusion (Targeted Rulemaking)