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E. One dean of students from a college or university;

 
F. Two students enrolled in and attending high
school;

 
G. Two students enrolled in and attending college;
and

 
H. One representative of the nonprofit education
sector in the State; and be it further

 
Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the
Senate chair of the commission and the first named House of
Representatives member is the House chair of the commission;
and be it further

 
Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of commission. Resolved: That all
appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the
effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities
shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council
once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days
after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and
convene the first meeting of the commission; and be it further

 
Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall examine the
following:

 
1. The extent to which citizenship education, including
service learning, is currently included in the visions,
missions, values and practices of Maine school administrative
districts and institutions of higher education;

 
2. The extent to which existing preservice and in-service
professional development programs for educators address
citizenship education;

 
3. National models for educational continua that cover
preschool through college with the potential for preparing
Maine students to be active and engaged citizens; and

 
4. Models for involving students and giving them a voice in
the governance of our institutions and providing opportunities
for student engagement and leadership; and be it further

 
Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the
Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis
shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission;
and be it further


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