20-A §201. Purpose of the department
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 3: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Subchapter 1: DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
§201. Purpose of the department
The Department of Education is established to: [1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §5 (AMD).]
1. Supervise public education. Supervise, guide and plan for a coordinated system of public education for all citizens of the State based on the system of learning results as established in section 6209;
[ 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD) .]
2. Interrelation with other programs. Interrelate public education with other social, economic, physical and governmental activities, programs and services; and
[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §6 (AMD) .]
3. Cultural services.
[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §7 (RP) .]
4. Advancement of education. Encourage and stimulate public interest in the advancement of education.
[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §8 (AMD) .]
5. Cultural and historical heritage.
[ 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §9 (RP) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW). 1989, c. 700, §§B5-9 (AMD). 2001, c. 454, §1 (AMD).