L.D. 150: Removes Department of Education Authority to Regulate Homeschooling

Sponsor:
Jacqueline Norton

Summary:
Currently, the Maine home education statute grants authority to the commissioner to “amend or adopt rules to accomplish the purposes of… (the home education statute).” This legislation removes this authority.

Status:

1/16/2007		(House) The bill was referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
1/16/07		(Senate) The bill was referred to the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

This bill has been signed into law.

HSLDA's Position:
Support!

Action Requested:
None at this time.

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