20-A §4729. Alternative education programs - Maine Statutes

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION

Subchapter 3: SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§4729. Alternative education programs

A school administrative unit may establish one or more alternative education programs that are in alignment with the system of learning results established in section 6209 as alternatives to the regular course of study, including options allowed in sections 5104-A and 8605, to meet the needs of at-risk students. [2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]

1. Coordination. These programs shall operate as part of the elementary or secondary school program.

[ 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§5, 7 (NEW) .]

2. Alternative schedules. Alternative education programs may allow students to attend school part-time. Alternative education programs may be scheduled apart from the regular school day.

[ 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW). 1989, c. 415, §12 (AMD). 2001, c. 454, §25 (AMD). 2007, c. 667, §6 (AMD).