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This bill updates the laws governing education in the unorganized territory of Maine by making several key changes to existing education statutes. The bill establishes detailed rules for student enrollment in elementary and secondary schools in unorganized areas, including specific eligibility criteria such as age requirements (children must be at least 5 years old by October 15th to enroll in school, with provisions for 4-year-olds to enter preschool programs) and setting the school year from July 1st to June 30th. The bill creates exceptions to enrollment rules, such as allowing war veterans to enroll until age 25 and accommodating students who have previously enrolled in schools in other states. Additionally, the bill modifies transportation reimbursement policies and school attendance requirements, including a new exception for students who are full-time matriculated postsecondary students. The bill also makes minor technical changes to language around student absences and school leaving, such as clarifying terminology about students who are at least 15 years old and have completed 9th grade being able to leave school with permission for training or work-study programs. These updates aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in educational policies for students in Maine's unorganized territories.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=22&snum=132