An Act Regarding Educational Policies And Programs

This bill reorganizes how Maine handles special education services for young children by shifting responsibility from the Child Development Services System to local school districts. It defines specific legal terms to clarify that children aged three to five who need special education services fall under the jurisdiction of school administrative units rather than the state's child development system. The legislation also establishes that the Department of Education will oversee these obligations and ensures that local schools comply with federal disability education laws. Ultimately, the act aims to streamline the provision of early intervention and public education services for eligible children with disabilities.