Bill > LD86

This bill proposes several updates to Maine's education laws across multiple areas. It modifies the definition of homeless students by removing the specific reference to students awaiting foster care placement, which may broaden or clarify who is considered homeless. The bill updates procedures for community school districts, allowing district school committees to more formally act as district boards of trustees and establishing a process for municipalities to set a common start date for newly elected school committee members. A significant new provision allows residents of a participating municipality within a community school district to petition and vote to withdraw from the district, mirroring existing withdrawal procedures for regional school units. The bill also streamlines audit requirements for education service centers, permitting those under the fiscal authority of a school administrative unit to be included in that unit's audit rather than conducting a separate audit. Additionally, the bill modifies reporting requirements for school boards to the commissioner, integrating initial financial reports into the annual audit process. Some existing education-related chapters and sections of Maine law are also repealed, suggesting a consolidation or modernization of educational statutes.

Education

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