CHAPTER 96

H.P. 1167 - L.D. 1656

Resolve, To Retain Maine's Theater Arts and Dance Teachers

Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, rules adopted by the Department of Education relating to requirements for specific certificates and endorsements for teachers are scheduled to become effective August 1, 2005; and

Whereas, this legislation exempts from application of the new requirements certain theater arts and dance teachers who are employed in an accredited public or private school in the State as of October 1, 2005; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it

Sec. 1. Rules; certification. Resolved: That the State Board of Education shall amend Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel, a rule of the Department of Education, to permit certification of persons who are teaching theater arts or dance in the State as of October 1, 2005 and who hold valid certification to teach in the State