[Mesppsdir] Chap 33 Rule in effect August 6, 2023

[Ferguson, Sarah]

Good Morning Again

The Maine DOE website (https://www.maine.gov/doe/about/laws/rulechanges) also has information regarding Chapter 33 - which will take effect August 6, 2023.

As a reminder, the July agenda has notes from Bear Shea's presentation.

*         Webform link to share questions/ ideas for DOE guidance on Chap 33: https://forms.office.com/g/UUVLfZmgz1


Chapter 33

  *   Rule Title:  Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion
  *   Filing Agency: This is a rule of the Maine Department of Education
  *   Action:  Proposed Rulemaking
  *   Note:  Targeted Rulemaking
  *   Notice:  October 27, 2021<https://mainedoenews.net/2021/10/27/priority-notice-filing-of-proposed-chapter-33-rules-governing-restraint-and-seclusion-targeted-rulemaking/>
  *   Public Hearing:  November 22, 2021
  *   Comment Deadline:  December 3, 2021
  *   Notice: February 4, 2022<https://mainedoenews.net/2022/02/04/filing-of-second-proposed-chapter-33-rules-governing-restraint-and-seclusion-targeted-rulemaking/>
  *   Comment Period New for only Targeted Language Definitions Refined:  February 3 - March 4, 2022
  *   Effective Date of Rule:  August 6, 2023
  *   Final Adoption of Rule: Chapter 33 Language<https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Chapter%2033%20Final%20Effective%208.6.23.docx>


Best,
Sarah
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Sarah Ferguson, MS SpEd
Education Specialist III - State Agency Programs Team
Office of Special Services & Inclusive Education
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: sarah.ferguson at maine.gov<mailto:sarah.ferguson at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-592-6498
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