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20-A M.R.S. § 7001 Definitions
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As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Agency. "Agency" means a public, quasi-governmental or private agency, school, organization, facility or institution. 1-A. Child D…
20-A M.R.S. § 7005 Special education
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1. Rulemaking. The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules necessary for the administration of this chapter and chapters 303 and 305. These rules are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The department shall identify in its regulatory agen…
20-A M.R.S. § 7006 Responsibility
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The Department of Education is designated as the state education agency responsible for carrying out the State's obligations under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 United States Code, Section 1400 et seq., as amended. The department and every school adm…
20-A M.R.S. § 7007 Related services
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Related services must be provided by qualified individuals employed or contracted by the school administrative unit, intermediate educational unit, public school or other public agency that receives federal or state funds to provide early intervention or free, appropriate public …