Chapter 227: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS
§6951. Center establishment
1.Center established.
The Center of Excellence for At-risk Students is established.
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2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW)
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2.Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "At-risk student" means an elementary student or secondary student who is at risk of failing or dropping out of a regular
public school program. [2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Center" means the Center of Excellence for At-risk Students established in subsection 1. [2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).]
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2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW)
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3.Center requirements.
The center shall provide a comprehensive residential and nonresidential program for educating at-risk students. The center
shall also provide information and resources for other schools serving at-risk students. The center may be administered by
a private, nonprofit charitable corporation with a public purpose that meets the requirements of section 2951. The commissioner
may grant a waiver from any requirements of sections 2901, 2902 and 2951 that the commissioner determines appropriate in consideration
of the special characteristics of the center.
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2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW)
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SECTION HISTORY
2009, c. 296, §1 (NEW).
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