Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
20-A §7207-C. Mediations

§7207-C. Mediations
The following provisions apply to mediations.   [PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
1.  Rules.  The commissioner shall adopt rules governing the procedures for conducting mediations. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.  
[PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Request for mediation.  A parent, surrogate parent, guardian or school administrative unit may request the appointment of a mediator to conduct a mediation to resolve a dispute between the parent, surrogate parent or guardian and the school.  
[PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Mediators; immunity.  The State shall train impartial mediators. For the purposes of this section, while carrying out their official duties, mediators are considered state employees and are entitled to the immunity provided state employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act.  
[PL 1999, c. 424, Pt. A, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 424, §A10 (NEW).

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