NEPN/NSBA Code: IHD
ADULT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION
MSAD #60 shall maintain an educational program for adults.This program shall provide, at convenient times and at reasonable costs, opportunities for residents of the community and surrounding areas to receive instruction in subjects commonly taught in the public schools and in such other fields as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board. Appropriate recognition certificates of attendance and satisfactory performance of work shall be issued upon completion of units and instruction.
The adult education diploma program is primarily designed for adults who are not longer enrolled in school. Through its various programs and courses for adults, the Board shall seek to meet the needs of adults who have been unable to secure a high school diploma in a regular school program, who need additional training to become more proficient in their chosen occupations, or who would want to pursue interests related to academic, vocational or leisure time activities.
Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 8601 et seq.
Cross Reference: JEA – Compulsory Attendance Ages
Adopted: June 11, 1992
Revised: February 1, 2001
Revised: November 10, 2016