Maine Revised Statutes Title 20-A. Education § 401-A. Responsibilities of the State Board of Education

1. Formulating policy. Formulating policy by which the commissioner shall administer certain regulatory tasks;

2. Advising commissioner. Advising the commissioner in the administration of all the mandated responsibilities of that position; and

3. Enforcing regulatory requirements. Enforcing regulatory requirements for school administrative units.

The state board may advise the commissioner and the Legislature on matters concerning state laws relating to public preschool to grade 12 and postsecondary education.