APPROVED CHAPTER
APRIL 3, 2026 151
BY GOVERNOR RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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H.P. 1460 - L.D. 2172
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 33: Rule
Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a Major Substantive Rule of the
Department of Education, State Board of Education
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A requires
legislative authorization before major substantive agency rules may be finally adopted by
the agency; and
Whereas, a major substantive rule has been submitted to the Legislature for review;
and
Whereas, immediate enactment of this resolve is necessary to record the Legislature's
position on final adoption of the rule; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Adoption. Resolved: That final adoption of portions of Chapter 33: Rule
Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion, a provisionally adopted major substantive rule
of the Department of Education, State Board of Education that has been submitted to the
Legislature for review pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, chapter 375,
subchapter 2-A, is authorized.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.
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