CHAPTER 79

H.P. 1074 - L.D. 1529

Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 180,

Subchapter XIII: Continued Provision of Free Appropriate

Public Education for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September

1st and October 15th, a Major Substantive Rule of the

Department of Education

Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of Chapter 180, subchapter XIII: Continued Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September 1st and October 15th, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule of the Department of Education that has been submitted to the Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A, is authorized only if the rule is amended as follows.

1. The rule must be amended in the part designated "1. Parental Choice" by deleting the text in paragraph D and replacing it with text that clarifies that the parent will provide informed consent to their regional Child Development Services site that includes either an explanation of the option to remain in the Child Development Services System or the option to enroll in kindergarten and the specific free, appropriate public education services that are available in kindergarten.

2. The rule must be amended in the part designated "3. Fiscal Process" by amending the text in paragraph A to establish that the regional Child Development Services site will submit a copy of the individualized family service plan consistent with 34 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 300.342c or individualized education plan for each eligible child whose parent elects to