20-A §201. Purpose of the department

20-A ME Rev Stat § 201 (2019) (N/A)
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§201. Purpose of the department

The Department of Education is established to:   [PL 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;

[PL 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

[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

3.  Cultural services.

[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP).]

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

[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]

5.  Cultural and historical heritage.

[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]

SECTION HISTORY

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