071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
- Chapter 4 - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (§ 071-4-01 to 071-4-20)
- Chapter 4-A - PROCEDURAL RULE: EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (§ 071-4-A-01 to 071-4-A-13)
- Chapter 7 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FUNDING MODEL (§ 071-7-1 to 071-7-2)
- Chapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS (§ 071-13-1 to 071-13-6)
- Chapter 14 - EDUCATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS (§ 071-14-1 to 071-14-7)
- Chapter 18 - RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES (§ 071-18-1 to 071-18-6)
- Chapter 21 - Secular Textbooks and Services to Private School Pupils (Repealed)
- Chapter 23 - COLLECTION OF STAFF INFORMATION (REPEALED)
- Chapter 25 - [Repealed]
- Chapter 26 - RULES RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICTS (§ 071-26-1 to 071-26-3)
- Chapter 27 - Rules for Determining Geographic Isolation Status (Repealed)
- Chapter 28 - CLOSING A SCHOOL IN THE UNORGANIZED TERRITORY (§ 071-28-1)
- Chapter 33 - RULE GOVERNING PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION (§ 071-33-1 to 071-33-13)
- Chapter 38 - SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 71-38-I to 71-38-V)
- Chapter 40 - RULE FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN MAINE SCHOOLS (§ 071-40-1 to 071-40-7)
- Chapter 41 - OFFERING INSTRUCTION RELATED TO CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 071-41-1 to 071-41-5)
- Chapter 45 - RULE FOR VISION AND HEARING SCREENING IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 071-45-1 to 071-45-5)
- Chapter 51 - Child Nutrition Programs in Public (Repealed)
- Chapter 52 - GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCEDURE FUND FOR SCHOOL MEAL EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
- Chapter 58 - Child Nutrition Programs in Child Care Centers and Recreational Center and Camps (Repealed)
- Chapter 60 - NEW SCHOOL SITING APPROVAL (§ 071-60-1 to 071-60-6)
- Chapter 61 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (§ 071-61-1 to 071-61-15)
- Chapter 64 - MAINE SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM AND SCHOOL REVOLVING RENOVATION FUND (§ 071-64-1 to 071-64-6)
- Chapter 81 - SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY (§ 071-81-1 to 071-81-10)
- Chapter 82 - [Repealed] (§ 071-82-1 to 071-82-7)
- Chapter 83 - SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS PROGRAM (§ 071-83-1 to 071-83-6)
- Chapter 84 - SCHOOL BUS REFURBISHMENT PROGRAM (§ 071-84-1 to 071-84-7)
- Chapter 85 - SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE PROGRAM (§ 071-85-1 to 071-85-6)
- Chapter 86 - MAINE UNIFORM SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS (§ 071-86-1 to 071-86-4)
- Chapter 101 - MAINE UNIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATION BIRTH TO AGE TWENTY-TWO (§ 071-101-I to 071-101-XIX)
- Chapter 104 - EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN (Part 1 to 4)
- Chapter 112 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD (§ 071-112-1 to 071-112-4)
- Chapter 114 - PURPOSE, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION PERSONNEL (§ 071-114-1 to 071-114-4)
- Chapter 115 - THE CREDENTIALING OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL (Part I to III)
- Chapter 117 - Rule Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers (Major Substantive)
- Chapter 118 - [Repealed] (§ 071-118-1 to 071-118-11)
- Chapter 119 - ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS ON CERTIFICATION ISSUES (§ 071-119-1 to 071-119-11)
- Chapter 120 - Innovative Education Grants (Repealed)
- Chapter 122 - GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCEDURE: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (§ 071-122-1 to 071-122-6)
- Chapter 124 - BASIC APPROVAL STANDARDS: PUBLIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (§ 071-124-1 to 071-124-17)
- Chapter 125 - BASIC APPROVAL STANDARDS: PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS (§ 071-125-1 to 071-125-8)
- Chapter 126 - IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN (§ 071-126-1 to 071-126-8)
- Chapter 127 - INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, ASSESSMENT, AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-127-1 to 071-127-10)
- Chapter 128 - TRUANTS AND DROPOUTS GUIDELINES (§ 071-128-1 to 071-128-17)
- Chapter 129 - Rights and Responsibilities of Educators and Pupils (Repealed)
- Chapter 131 - THE MAINE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS (§ 071-131-1 to 071-131-3)
- Chapter 132 - LEARNING RESULTS: PARAMETERS FOR ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTION
- Chapter 138 - STATE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND PROCESSES (Part 1)
- Chapter 140 - PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (§ 071-140-1 to 071-140-5)
- Chapter 147 - LICENSING OF PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESS, TRADE AND TECHNICAL PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS (§ 071-147-1 to 071-147-12)
- Chapter 149 - PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO CONFER ACADEMIC DEGREES OR TO OFFER DEGREE COURSES/PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF MAINE (§ 071-149-1 to 071-149-2)
- Chapter 150 - LICENSING PRIVATELY OWNED CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§ 071-150-1 to 071-150-9)
- Chapter 161 - PURCHASE AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS (§ 071-161-1 to 071-161-5)
- Chapter 170 - STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING REQUESTS FOR DEGREE-GRANTING AUTHORIZATIONS AND FOR OUT-OF-STATE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS SEEKING TO OFFER ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES/PROGRAMS IN MAINE (§ 071-170-1 to 071-170-3)
- Chapter 180 - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SYSTEMS (§ 071-180-1 to 071-180-18)
- Chapter 221 - ADULT EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE COST REIMBURSEMENT (§ 071-221-1 to 071-221-2)
- Chapter 222 - ADULT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING, COST REIMBURSEMENT (§ 071-222-1 to 071-222-2)
- Chapter 225 - ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMS (§ 071-225-1 to 071-225-4)
- Chapter 228 - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-BASED CHILD CARE SERVICES AND PARENTING / CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (§ 071-228-I to 071-228-VII)
- Chapter 229 - ADULT EDUCATION FEES (§ 071-229-1 to 071-229-5)
- Chapter 230 - ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-230-1 to 071-230-3)
- Chapter 231 - VOCATIONAL PROGRAM AND FUNDING PROCEDURE (§ 071-231-1 to 071-231-2)
- Chapter 232 - STANDARD CRITERIA FOR MAINE SECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (Appendix 071-232-A to 071-232-J)
- Chapter 236 - PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-236-1)
- Chapter 237 - "LIVE OR OUTSIDE WORK" (§ 071-237-1 to 071-237-2)
- Chapter 245 - Standards for Education Programming for Certified Nursing Assistants (Repealed)
- Chapter 250 - School Approval for Nontraditional Limited Purpose Schools (Repealed)
- Chapter 301 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE BY GOVERNOR (§ 071-301-1 to 071-301-2)
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- Chapter 4 - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (§ 071-4-01 to 071-4-20)
- Chapter 4-A - PROCEDURAL RULE: EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (§ 071-4-A-01 to 071-4-A-13)
- Chapter 7 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FUNDING MODEL (§ 071-7-1 to 071-7-2)
- Chapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS (§ 071-13-1 to 071-13-6)
- Chapter 14 - EDUCATION OF HOMELESS STUDENTS (§ 071-14-1 to 071-14-7)
- Chapter 18 - RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES (§ 071-18-1 to 071-18-6)
- Chapter 21 - Secular Textbooks and Services to Private School Pupils (Repealed)
- Chapter 23 - COLLECTION OF STAFF INFORMATION (REPEALED)
- Chapter 25 - [Repealed]
- Chapter 26 - RULES RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICTS (§ 071-26-1 to 071-26-3)
- Chapter 27 - Rules for Determining Geographic Isolation Status (Repealed)
- Chapter 28 - CLOSING A SCHOOL IN THE UNORGANIZED TERRITORY (§ 071-28-1)
- Chapter 33 - RULE GOVERNING PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION (§ 071-33-1 to 071-33-13)
- Chapter 38 - SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 71-38-I to 71-38-V)
- Chapter 40 - RULE FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN MAINE SCHOOLS (§ 071-40-1 to 071-40-7)
- Chapter 41 - OFFERING INSTRUCTION RELATED TO CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND THE USE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 071-41-1 to 071-41-5)
- Chapter 45 - RULE FOR VISION AND HEARING SCREENING IN MAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (§ 071-45-1 to 071-45-5)
- Chapter 51 - Child Nutrition Programs in Public (Repealed)
- Chapter 52 - GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCEDURE FUND FOR SCHOOL MEAL EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT
- Chapter 58 - Child Nutrition Programs in Child Care Centers and Recreational Center and Camps (Repealed)
- Chapter 60 - NEW SCHOOL SITING APPROVAL (§ 071-60-1 to 071-60-6)
- Chapter 61 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (§ 071-61-1 to 071-61-15)
- Chapter 64 - MAINE SCHOOL FACILITIES PROGRAM AND SCHOOL REVOLVING RENOVATION FUND (§ 071-64-1 to 071-64-6)
- Chapter 81 - SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY (§ 071-81-1 to 071-81-10)
- Chapter 82 - [Repealed] (§ 071-82-1 to 071-82-7)
- Chapter 83 - SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS PROGRAM (§ 071-83-1 to 071-83-6)
- Chapter 84 - SCHOOL BUS REFURBISHMENT PROGRAM (§ 071-84-1 to 071-84-7)
- Chapter 85 - SCHOOL BUS PURCHASE PROGRAM (§ 071-85-1 to 071-85-6)
- Chapter 86 - MAINE UNIFORM SCHOOL BUS SPECIFICATIONS (§ 071-86-1 to 071-86-4)
- Chapter 101 - [Effective until 7/26/2024] MAINE UNIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATION BIRTH TO AGE TWENTY (§ 071-101-I to 071-101-XIX)
- Chapter 101 - [Effective 7/26/2024] MAINE UNIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATION BIRTH TO AGE TWENTY-TWO, version 2 (§ 071-101-I to 071-101-XIX)
- Chapter 104 - EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN (Part 1 to 4)
- Chapter 112 - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD (§ 071-112-1 to 071-112-4)
- Chapter 114 - PURPOSE, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PREPARATION PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATION PERSONNEL (§ 071-114-1 to 071-114-4)
- Chapter 115 - THE CREDENTIALING OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL (Part I to III)
- Chapter 117 - Rule Regarding the Duties of School Counselors and School Social Workers (Major Substantive)
- Chapter 118 - [Repealed] (§ 071-118-1 to 071-118-11)
- Chapter 119 - ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS ON CERTIFICATION ISSUES (§ 071-119-1 to 071-119-11)
- Chapter 120 - Innovative Education Grants (Repealed)
- Chapter 122 - GRANT APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCEDURE: FUND FOR THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (§ 071-122-1 to 071-122-6)
- Chapter 124 - BASIC APPROVAL STANDARDS: PUBLIC PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (§ 071-124-1 to 071-124-17)
- Chapter 125 - BASIC APPROVAL STANDARDS: PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS (§ 071-125-1 to 071-125-8)
- Chapter 126 - IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN (§ 071-126-1 to 071-126-8)
- Chapter 127 - INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM, ASSESSMENT, AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-127-1 to 071-127-10)
- Chapter 128 - TRUANTS AND DROPOUTS GUIDELINES (§ 071-128-1 to 071-128-17)
- Chapter 129 - Rights and Responsibilities of Educators and Pupils (Repealed)
- Chapter 131 - THE MAINE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS (§ 071-131-1 to 071-131-3)
- Chapter 132 - LEARNING RESULTS: PARAMETERS FOR ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTION
- Chapter 138 - STATE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND PROCESSES (Part 1)
- Chapter 140 - PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (§ 071-140-1 to 071-140-5)
- Chapter 147 - LICENSING OF PRIVATELY OWNED BUSINESS, TRADE AND TECHNICAL PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS (§ 071-147-1 to 071-147-12)
- Chapter 149 - PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO CONFER ACADEMIC DEGREES OR TO OFFER DEGREE COURSES/PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF MAINE (§ 071-149-1 to 071-149-2)
- Chapter 150 - LICENSING PRIVATELY OWNED CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS (§ 071-150-1 to 071-150-9)
- Chapter 161 - PURCHASE AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS (§ 071-161-1 to 071-161-5)
- Chapter 170 - STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING REQUESTS FOR DEGREE-GRANTING AUTHORIZATIONS AND FOR OUT-OF-STATE POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS SEEKING TO OFFER ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES/PROGRAMS IN MAINE (§ 071-170-1 to 071-170-3)
- Chapter 180 - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SYSTEMS (§ 071-180-1 to 071-180-18)
- Chapter 221 - ADULT EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE COST REIMBURSEMENT (§ 071-221-1 to 071-221-2)
- Chapter 222 - ADULT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING, COST REIMBURSEMENT (§ 071-222-1 to 071-222-2)
- Chapter 225 - ADULT HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAMS (§ 071-225-1 to 071-225-4)
- Chapter 228 - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-BASED CHILD CARE SERVICES AND PARENTING / CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (§ 071-228-I to 071-228-VII)
- Chapter 229 - ADULT EDUCATION FEES (§ 071-229-1 to 071-229-5)
- Chapter 230 - ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-230-1 to 071-230-3)
- Chapter 231 - VOCATIONAL PROGRAM AND FUNDING PROCEDURE (§ 071-231-1 to 071-231-2)
- Chapter 232 - STANDARD CRITERIA FOR MAINE SECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS (Appendix 071-232-A to 071-232-J)
- Chapter 236 - PROGRAM EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS (§ 071-236-1)
- Chapter 237 - "LIVE OR OUTSIDE WORK" (§ 071-237-1 to 071-237-2)
- Chapter 245 - Standards for Education Programming for Certified Nursing Assistants (Repealed)
- Chapter 250 - School Approval for Nontraditional Limited Purpose Schools (Repealed)
- Chapter 301 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE BY GOVERNOR (§ 071-301-1 to 071-301-2)