An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Education

LD 86 updates Maine's education laws by amending multiple statutes. It updates the definition of "homeless student" to align with federal standards, clarifies procedures for community school districts to reorganize without special legislation, and adjusts private school funding rules to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court's *Carson v. Makin* decision. The bill also clarifies audit requirements for education service centers, allowing them to be included in school administrative unit audits, and repeals outdated Chapter 608 (the School Finance Act of 2003), which has been superseded by newer law. These changes primarily affect school districts, students, and private schools receiving public funding.