Resolve, Regarding Special Education Evaluations

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

Whereas,  this legislation needs to take effect before the expiration of the 90-day period in order to facilitate planning by local schools; 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. Department of Education to amend rules. Resolved: That the Department of Education shall amend its rules governing special education to provide a deadline of 45 school days for the completion of an evaluation.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.