Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 104 - EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN
Part 2 - STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN
Section 071-104-2-06 - Identification: Establishment of Process

The superintendent, under policies adopted by the school board, shall establish a process for the identification of children for the gifted and talented program for each school in the school administrative unit. Each school unit shall conduct an initial screening and, thereafter, an annual review of the K-12 school population to ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to be considered for selection and placement in the gifted and talented program. Instruments and procedures used in the identification process shall be as non-discriminatory as possible with respect to race, cultural or economic background, religion, national origin, sex, or handicapping condition.