Maine Statutes
§ 20-A §201 — Purpose of the department
The Department of Education is established to:
1.Supervise public education.
Supervise, guide and plan for a coordinated system of public education for all citizens of the State based on the system of learning results as established in section 6209;
2.Interrelation with other programs.
Interrelate public education with other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; and
3.Cultural services.
4.Advancement of education.
Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.
5.Cultural and historical heritage.
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Legislative History
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).
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