Me. Stat. tit. 20-A § 201 : A - EDUCATION — GENERAL PROVISIONS — DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION — Purpose of the department

The Department of Education is established to: [ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]

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;

[ 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).]

2. Interrelation with other programs. Interrelate public education with other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; and

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]

3. Cultural services.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP).]

4. Advancement of education. Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]

5. Cultural and historical heritage.

[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]

20-A M.R.S. § 201

1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) . 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD) . 2001, c. 454, § 1 (AMD) .