Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 228 - STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-BASED CHILD CARE SERVICES AND PARENTING / CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
Section 071-228-V - FUNDING
Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules § 071-228-V
Current through 2025-13, March 26, 2025
A. Eligibility
Local costs of providing school based child care services and parenting and child development services identified in this chapter shall be identified as "program" costs for the purpose of computing State school subsidy under the School Financial Act of 1985.
In order for a program to be eligible for subsidy, the SAU shall demonstrate compliance with all provisions of this chapter as contained in sections III & IV.
B. Subsidy
1. Child Care Services for Teen Parents - are
subsidized 100% on a per-child basis.
2. Child Care Services for Teachers and Other
Employees - are calculated in accordance with a policy to be established by the
local school board which determines the basis for participation. The SAU shall
charge a fee for the provision of such services which is at least equal to the
per-child cost defined in 20-A MRSA section, 6651-3.
C. No Cost to Parents
Parenting and Child Development Education There shall be no cost to student parents for parenting and child development education, and related child care services.
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