§7253. Regional programs; approval
Two or more school administrative units may enter into cooperative agreement to provide regional special education programs and support services.
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1.
General criteria.
Programs and services established through this agreement shall meet the requirements set forth in section 7204, subsection 4.
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2.
Special provisions.
A program shall specify that:
A.
One of the school administrative units shall serve as fiscal agent;
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B.
No requirement exists for separate budget approval and taxation; and
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C.
School construction may not be proposed for special education purposes.
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3.
Plan.
A plan for a regional program shall be subject to approval by the commissioner prior to its implementation. The plan shall specify:
A.
The objectives and functions to be performed by the regional program;
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B.
The method of fiscal operation and cost sharing;
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C.
The method of entering into and withdrawing from the agreement;
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D.
The method of administering the regional program;
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E.
The method of involving parent and community participation; and
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F.
The school administrative unit that shall act as fiscal agent for the regional program.
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4.
Funding.
The regional program shall be supported by funds included in the special education appropriations of each of the member school administrative units.
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SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).