Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 4 - EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Section 071-4-06 - ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules § 071-4-06

Current through 2025-13, March 26, 2025

A. Availability of Programs and Courses

Each and every academic program and course offered by an educational institution shall be open and available to students regardless of sex. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of prerequisites that have been demonstrated to be essential to success in a given program or course. However, if participation in a program or course is dependent upon completion of a prerequisite which was previously limited to students of one sex, then all members of the previously excluded group shall be given the opportunity to acquire the prerequisites or be allowed to enter the program or course without such prerequisites. If it cannot be shown that a prerequisite is essential to success in a given program or course, the prerequisite shall be abolished.

B. Required Courses

The determination of what courses are required of any student shall be made without regard to sex.

C. Scheduling of Classes

The scheduling of students into classes shall not be done on the basis of sex, except as authorized in sections 4.09 and 4.18.

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