20-A §4512. Implementation

1. Accreditation optional. Any approved school may, through its school board, apply for accreditation. [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§ 20, 25 (NEW).]

2. Implementation. The commissioner shall determine which schools and school units meet the requirements of accreditation, in accordance with adopted rules and this Title. [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§ 20, 25 (NEW).]

3. Comprehensive reviews. The commissioner shall, on a one-year to 5-year cycle, make a comprehensive review of each accredited school to determine whether the school is continuing to meet the accreditation standards. [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§ 20, 25 (NEW).]

4. Rules. Accreditation rules shall be adopted in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§ 20, 25 (NEW).]

5. Accreditation process. All school administrative units operating a secondary school shall undergo the state accreditation process on a 5-year cycle as established by the commissioner starting in the 1989-90 school year. Upon request from a secondary school, the commissioner shall have the authority to grant a waiver from the accreditation process. The commissioner shall grant a waiver on the basis of extenuating circumstances as defined by rule. [PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §67 (AMD).]