Maine § 5303. - Outdoor education program provider requirements
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5303. — Outdoor education program provider requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5303.. Outdoor education program provider requirements
This section governs the requirements for outdoor education program providers. [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
1. Program curricula. The program must:
A. Use the outdoors and local ecosystems as the primary context to support hands-on learning, including lessons, meals and on-site living; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
B. Engage students in safe and age-appropriate activities; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
C. Focus on the State's outdoor heritage, science, engineering, technology, mathematics, health, environment and natural resources and sustainability by including a strong academic component that supports overall academic achievement and career trajectories and connects science with other subjects to support students' understanding of:
(2) Conducting scientific research;
(3) Promoting the State's coastal fishing industries;
(4) Protecting and managing fish, game and other wildlife and their habitats, including restoring endangered species;
(5) Promoting agriculture, conservation, forestry, land management and the well-being of domestic animals;
(6) Safely enjoying the outdoors; and
(7) Promoting public health; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
D. Develop students' social and emotional skills, including teamwork, citizenship, self-awareness and community responsibility; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
E. Support students' health and wellness by developing an appreciation for education and recreation in the outdoors; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
F. Encourage hands-on engagement, observation, discovery, intellectual curiosity and problem-solving; and [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
G. Support students and teachers to combat the learning loss associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
2. Program structure. An outdoor education program provider shall:
A. Comply with the requirements of chapter 927 regarding licensed guides, youth camp trip leaders or educational trip leaders, as appropriate. [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
B. Provide outdoor programs for a 2-night, 3-day experience or day programs when overnight programs are impractical due to health or cultural considerations; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
C. Pursue a sustainable funding model; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
D. Collaborate with schools and teachers to provide access to the program; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
E. Pledge to provide equitable access to the program to all students; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
F. Train educators in educational strategies and field work; [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
G. Develop and participate in an evaluation program in accordance with section 5305; and [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
H. Promote high levels of accessibility for students with disabilities. [PL 2025, c. 84, §1 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5303.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5303. cover?
Section 5303. ("Outdoor education program provider requirements") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 5303.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 5303. apply to my situation?
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