Title 20-A

ETLM may, among other things, conduct tests, list products, supply labels, make reports, provide consultant services and provide other services consistent with the overall goals and objectives of ETLM as set forth in section 10202.

1. Payment of fees. Persons, corporations and all other bodies seeking services from ETLM shall pay all fees and charges set by ETLM for those services. All fees and charges shall be paid to ETLM in accordance with arrangements made by and between ETLM and those receiving the ser…

ETLM shall keep records of all tests conducted and of all moneys received and disbursed by it.

The following exemptions shall apply to ETLM: [PL 1983, c. 320, §2 (NEW).] 1. Rulemaking. ETLM shall not be subject to the requirements of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, before it may adopt standards or policies to be utilized in carrying out its du…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2025, c. 519, §1 (NEW).] 1. Developmental disability. "Developmental disability" means a disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination…

The Inclusive Higher Education Grant Program is established in the department to support postsecondary educational opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Under the grant program, the department shall awar…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Academic credit. "Academic credit" means credit hours or some equivalent measure which may be awarded and which are applicable tow…

An educational institution may use the term "community college," "college" or "university" in connection with its operation or use any other name, title or descriptive matter that might tend to indicate that it is an institution of higher learning with the authority to confer deg…

1. Power. The state board may grant an applicant a certificate of temporary approval, permitting use of the term "community college," "college" or "university" in its name until the earlier of: A. The expiration of the academic year; or [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] B. The ap…

An educational institution may confer certain degrees if it has been granted initial authority under an Act of the Legislature.

An educational institution initially authorized by the Legislature to offer certain degrees under section 10704 may offer additional degrees with the approval of the state board.

An educational institution may offer courses or programs for academic credit leading to degree-completion requirements only if: [PL 2007, c. 572, Pt. A, §11 (AMD).] 1. Authority. It has been authorized under sections 10704 and 10704‑A to grant degrees; 2. State board authority. I…

An educational institution may offer programs for academic credit that are coordinated with a Maine degree-granting educational institution and that have been approved by the state board.

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Adequate educational standards" means educational offerings and spending priorities that the state board finds meet the metrics established under …

1. Degree-granting authority. Applications for authority to grant degrees must be made on application to the state board through a process provided by the commissioner. An educational institution shall pay a fee for the initial application that reflects the costs to the departmen…

This chapter does not apply to educational institutions which: [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Prior to September 18, 1981. Had been authorized by the Legislature or the state board to grant undergraduate or graduate degrees prior to September 18, 1981 and are offering additi…

Any educational institution conferring degrees within the State or offering courses or programs within the State that carry academic credit without being authorized or approved to do so in accordance with this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000, payable…

The state board shall, in accordance with section 3, adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees may not be sold, transferred, assigned or given as collateral. Any purported sale, transfer, assignment or encumbrance of this authority is void.

The authority of an educational institution to confer degrees terminates upon determination by the state board that any of the following has occurred: [PL 1991, c. 563, §4 (NEW).] 1. Discontinuance of instruction. The substantial discontinuance of instruction by the educational i…

1. Investigations. Whenever the state board believes that an event, transaction or condition within the scope of section 10712 may have occurred or may exist, it may conduct an investigation, which may include, but is not limited to, an examination of the educational institution …

1. Application. Sections 10711 to 10713 apply to all educational institutions having degree-granting authority on or after the effective date of those sections, except that sections 10711 to 10713 do not apply to any educational institution if the action taken under those section…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NEW).] 1. Accreditation. "Accreditation" means a formal status granted by an accrediting agency to an institution meeting or exceeding the educa…

1. False academic degree. A person may not issue or manufacture a false academic degree. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class C crime. 2. Use of false academic degree. A person may not use a false academic degree: A. To obtain employment; [PL 2005, c. 429, §1 (NE…

1. Unlawful use of degree. A person may not knowingly use a degree, certificate, diploma, transcript or other document purporting to indicate that the person has completed an organized program of study or completed courses when the person has not completed the organized program o…

The department shall provide, via publicly accessible sites on the Internet, information to protect students, businesses and others from persons, institutions or entities that issue, manufacture or use false academic degrees. This information must include the names of known state…

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Trustees. "Trustees" means the Trustees of the University of Maine System. 2. University. "University" means the University of Ma…

The University of Maine System is made up of 7 universities. [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).] 1. Campuses. The universities of the University of Maine System are located and named as follows: A. Orono - University of Maine; [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. UUU, §1 (NEW).] B. Augusta - Un…

The following shall be the fundamental policies adhered to in the state's public higher educational planning: [PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW).] 1. Recognition. To recognize higher education as an organized program of instruction, research and service: A. Primarily concerned with t…

The trustees, or their board representative, shall appear annually, in January, before the Joint Standing Committee on Education to report on efforts by the University of Maine System to comply with the state public policy on higher education established by section 10902. That re…

The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall be invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate annually, in January, to appear before a joint session of the Legislature to address the Legislature on the state of the university sys…

The university shall be an instrumentality and agency of the State for the purpose for which it was established and for which it has been managed and maintained under Private and Special Law 1865, chapter 532, and related supplementary legislation.

1. Accounting. Endowment, trust and other nonexpendable funds for investment held by the trustees, which have been or may be created and established by private donors for the benefit of the university or for any purpose directly related to the activities of the university, shall …

The treasurer of the university shall establish and maintain a fund for maintenance of building space constructed with proceeds of any bond issued pursuant to an Act of the Legislature that requires such an account. The trustees shall acquire sufficient private and other non-Gene…

The trustees shall appoint a full-time treasurer of the university. The treasurer shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office in an amount and with such conditions and sureties as the trustees may determine. The compensation of the treasurer shall be …

1. Receipt and custody of moneys, expenditures, authority to contract. The treasurer shall: A. Receive and have custody of all moneys received for the university; [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).] B. Make all expenditures upon vouchers authenticated and approved in a manner desig…

1. Formation. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall form a committee composed of: A. The Dean of Academic Affairs or designee from each campus of the University of Maine System; [PL 1985, c. 779, §51 (AMD).] B. One faculty member selected by the faculty from each…

A person who earns an associate degree from the Maine Community College System must be allowed to transfer credits earned at a community college in this State to the University of Maine System for use toward a baccalaureate degree from the University of Maine System in accordance…

In conjunction with the Maine Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Advisory Council established pursuant to Title 22, section 3789‑D, the University of Maine System: [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).] 1. Placement. Shall promote opportunities for educational placement for rec…

The University of Maine System Scholarship Fund is created and established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System. All revenues credited to this fund must be distributed as need-based scholarships for stu…

By February 15, 2020, and annually thereafter, the university shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the status of a statewide online advanced placement course program. The report must include, but is…

By December 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the university shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over education matters on the status of a Maine teacher residency program administered by the university.

As used in this chapter, "displaced homemaker" means an individual who: [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. AAAA, §2 (NEW).] 1. Former worker in home. Has worked in the home for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for members of the individual's family; 2. No gain…

The Chancellor of the University of Maine System shall maintain a program to provide job counseling, job training, job placement and referral services to displaced homemakers in cooperation with existing displaced homemaker programs.

1. Powers. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System is responsible for the administration of displaced homemaker programs. The chancellor shall implement these programs by contracting with the existing displaced homemaker program to deliver services statewide. 2. Rules. T…

1. Membership. The New Ventures Maine Advisory Council, established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 54, and in this chapter referred to as "the council," is composed of the following individuals: A. The Chancellor of the University of Maine System or the chancellor's desi…