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This bill modifies Maine state law to allow school boards to request a reduction or waiver of the minimum required school days when a school is located in an area where the Governor has declared a state of emergency and the school was unable to operate due to the emergency's circumstances. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the existing education code that enables the Commissioner of Education to reduce or waive the minimum number of instructional days for schools affected by such emergencies. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to update its rules to create an expedited process for these exemptions, with the key stipulation that schools seeking such an exemption will not be required to submit a formal waiver application. This change provides schools with more flexibility in responding to significant disruptions caused by state emergencies, such as natural disasters, severe weather events, or other critical incidents that prevent schools from operating normally.

Education

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