Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA §1055, sub-§9, as amended by PL 1983, c. 859, Pt. A, §§4 and 25, is further amended to read:

9. Report to the commissioner. The superintendent shall annually report, under oath, to the commissioner before a date established by the commissioner, concerning the operation of the school unit. The report shall must contain:

A. The amount appropriated and expended on elementary and secondary education in the preceding fiscal year;

B. The number of weeks schools were open;

C. The number of students registered;

D. The average attendance;

E. The amount received for tuition; and

E-1.__An itemized report of all fees and expenses incurred or paid for legal, consulting and other professional services; and

F. Other information required by rule adopted by the commissioner to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this Title.

SUMMARY

This bill requires local school units to provide an itemized report of all expenditures for legal, consulting and other professional services.