Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
20-A §201. Purpose of the department

§201. Purpose of the department
The Department of Education is established to:   [PL 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;  
[PL 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  
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Cultural services. 
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP).]
4.  Advancement of education.  Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.  
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD).]
5.  Cultural and historical heritage. 
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).