All textbooks, supplies, materials and equipment shall be judged in light of their contribution to the educational needs of the students. They shall be requisitioned through the school department, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools, within the limits established by the annual budget.
General instructional supplies including paper, pens, pencils, art materials, standardized tests, science laboratory supplies, physical education supplies, etc., which are considered essential to instruction in the schools, shall be furnished without charge to students.
Industrial Technology supplies, including lumber, shall be furnished without charge to all students for their regular class projects. Materials used for personal projects shall be paid for by the students.
Materials for music instruction for choruses, bands, orchestras and ensembles, shall be furnished without charge to students.
Legal Ref: Title 20-A MRSA Section 1001
Adopted: Prior to 1986
Revised: May, 2001
Revised: July 8, 2002
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