20-A M.R.S. §251-A: Responsibilities of the commissioner

The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. In that capacity, the commissioner has primary responsibility for the following:

1. Enforcing regulatory requirements. Enforcing applicable regulatory requirements for school administrative units;

2. Providing technical assistance. Providing technical assistance to school administrative units; and

3. Providing educational leadership. Providing educational public leadership for the State.