20-A M.R.S. §4002: Schoolbooks, apparatus and appliances

The following provisions shall apply to schoolbooks, apparatus and appliances.

1. Free schoolbooks. A school administrative unit shall provide its students with schoolbooks and necessary apparatus and appliances at the expense of the school administrative unit.

2. Purchased textbooks. The parent of a student may buy required textbooks for that student's exclusive use.

3. Rules. A school board may adopt rules for distributing and preserving schoolbooks, apparatus and appliances provided by the unit.