§1224-A. Release time for religious observance
Public school students who participate in a course of moral instruction or a religious observance at their place of worship or other suitable place may be granted release time for the period actually spent on that instruction or observance, up to a maximum of one hour per week. The granting of release time shall be at the option of the local school unit and shall not result in any additional cost to the local school unit. Release time shall be granted in accordance with policies established by the local school unit. [PL 1983, c. 767, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 767, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 111: RELIGION AND MORALS
20 §1221. Teaching of virtue and morality
20 §1222. Instruction on foundations of American freedom (REPEALED)
20 §1223. Scripture reading (REPEALED)
20 §1224. Moral instruction (REPEALED)
20 §1224-A. Release time for religious observance
20 §1225. Survey of religious affiliation (REPEALED)
20 §1226. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)
20 §1227. Credit for time spent at places of worship (REPEALED)
20 §1228. Children to remain in school or attend place of worship (REPEALED)
20 §1230. Provisions as permissive (REPEALED)
20 §1231. Temperance Day; commissioner to prepare material (REPEALED)