05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 124, § 1

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 071-124-1 - GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1.01 This rule establishes the substantive school approval standards pertaining to school administrative units which operate a public preschool program. Its intent is to provide a framework for planning and growth with local flexibility as influenced by local conditions. This rule establishes procedures for comprehensive reviews of school administrative units which operate a public preschool program by which the Commissioner will determine compliance with applicable standards and methods of enforcement for ensuring compliance.
1.02 School administrative units may operate a public preschool program or provide for children to participate in such programs in accordance with 20-A § 4271 and shall meet all school approval requirements of Title 20-A, Maine Revised Statutes (20-A MRSA), other statutes, and rules applicable to the operation of public preschool programs, and the requirements of this rule.

05- 071 C.M.R. ch. 124, § 1