Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §201, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is amended to read:

1. Supervise public education. Supervise, guide and plan for a coordinated system of public education for all citizens of the State based on the system of learning results as established in section 6209;

Sec. 2. 20-A MRSA §253, sub-§4, ¶¶C and D, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, are amended to read:

C. Coordinate the purchase and use of all department equipment; and

D. Review the function and operation of the department to ensure that overlapping functions and operations are eliminated.; and

Sec. 3. 20-A MRSA §253, sub-§4, ¶E is enacted to read:

E.__Provide leadership in the implementation of the system of learning results as established in section 6209 for each child enrolled in each public or approved private school.

Sec. 4. 20-A MRSA §254, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is amended to read:

2. Training and development. The commissioner shall encourage in-service education and staff development for teachers in cooperation with school officers promote the importance of ongoing training and development and support initiatives that prepare school personnel to fully implement the system of learning results as established in section 6209.

Sec. 5. 20-A MRSA §256, sub-§1, as amended by PL 1989, c. 889, §4, is further amended to read:

1. Report to Governor and Legislature. The commissioner shall prepare and deliver to the Governor and Legislature an annual report on the status of public education in the State, regarding the implementation of the system of learning results for each child enrolled in a public or approved private school and including any suggestions and recommendations to improve public education and including the reporting requirements of section 13506, subsection 3-A. This annual report must also include a description of the activities and accomplishments of the state board.