The state Department of Education wants to change Maine’s special education law to increase the age of student eligibility for services from 20 to 22.
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Maine School Legislation Update
As you all are aware, the Maine Legislature had a rather busy session and there are a number of new laws that have already taken effect, or will be taking effect later this summer, on August 8th. There are a host of changes of which school leaders should be mindful, including but not limited to…
Legislature Updates Maine School Employee COVID-19 Paid Leave
On April 15, 2022, Governor Mills signed L.D. 1874 – An Act to Clarify COVID-19 Paid Leave for School Employees. The emergency bill – which amends various provisions of 20-A M.R.S.A. §13605, the law created by the adoption of L.D. 993 last year – is effective immediately. Pursuant to the updated legislation, Maine school employees affected … Continued