# 20-A M.R.S. § 6005: 20-A §6005. Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System

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## Section

- **Citation:** 20-A M.R.S. § 6005
- **Heading:** 20-A §6005. Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 20-A / Part 3 / Chapter 221 / Section 6005

## Text

The department shall develop and maintain the Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System, a continuing program of information management, the purpose of which is to compile, maintain and disseminate information concerning the educational histories, placement, employment and other measures of success of participants in state educational programs. [PL 2011, c. 223, §1 (AMD).]

1. Placement information. A project conducted by the department that requires placement information must use information provided through the Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System. The department shall implement an automated system that matches former participants in state educational and training programs with information in the files of state and federal agencies that maintain educational, employment and United States armed services records and shall implement procedures to identify the occupations of those former participants. [PL 2011, c. 223, §1 (AMD).]

2. Dissemination of education records. The Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System may not make public any information that could identify an individual or the individual's employer. The department must ensure that the purpose of obtaining placement information is to evaluate and improve education programs or to conduct research for the purpose of improving education services. Education records must be managed in compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 United States Code, Section 1232g, referred to in this section as "FERPA." Personally identifiable information in an education record that is not directory information may be released to other agencies within State Government, including postsecondary institutions, only under a signed memorandum of understanding requiring compliance with FERPA. [PL 2009, c. 448, §1 (NEW).]

3. Notification and consent. [PL 2011, c. 223, §1 (RP).]

## Nearby sections

- [20-A M.R.S. § 6001 20-A §6001. Dissemination of information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6001.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6001-A 20-A §6001-A. Parental access to information on school activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6001-A.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6001-B 20-A §6001-B. Transfer of education records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6001-B.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6001-C 20-A §6001-C. Student social security numbers; collection and deletion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6001-C.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6002 20-A §6002. Record of birth](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6002.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6003 20-A §6003. Student attendance records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6003.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6004 20-A §6004. Student counts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6004.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6005 20-A §6005. Maine Statewide Longitudinal Data System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6005.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6051 20-A §6051. School administrative units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6051.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6052 20-A §6052. Federal audits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6052.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6101 20-A §6101. Record of directory information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6101.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6102 20-A §6102. Employee review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6102.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6103 20-A §6103. Criminal history record information conviction data](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6103.md)
- [20-A M.R.S. § 6151 20-A §6151. Annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T20-A_P3_C221_S6151.md)

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