20-A §8101. Purpose

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION

Chapter 311: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

§8101. Purpose

The Legislature recognizes that gifted and talented students, who comprise approximately 3% to 5% of Maine's students, require differentiated education programs that are aligned with the system of learning results as established in section 6209, beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their educational potential and contribution to themselves and to society. [2001, c. 454, §34 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). 2001, c. 454, §34 (AMD).