Sec. 32. 20-A MRSA §7255, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is amended to read:

§7255. Other programs

In addition to, or in place of, those methods listed in this chapter, a school administrative unit may make other provisions, subject to approval in advance by the commissioner, to ensure the education of all exceptional students children with disabilities.

Sec. 33. 20-A MRSA §7256, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 693, §§5 and 8, is amended to read:

§7256. State licensed agencies

A An early intervention or special education facility may be operated in conjunction with or as a part of a state licensed agency.

Sec. 34. 20-A MRSA §7257, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 64, is amended to read:

§7257. General supervision

All educational programs for exceptional students children with disabilities within the State, including all such programs administered by any other state or local agency, will be are under the general supervision of the commissioner.

Sec. 35. 20-A MRSA c. 307-A, as amended, is repealed.

Sec. 36. 20-A MRSA §13024, sub-§1, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. FF, §3, is amended to read:

C. Personnel employed by or serving the school administrative unit as contracted service providers; and

Sec. 37. 20-A MRSA §13024, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. FF, §3, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

D.__Personnel for whom certification or authorization is not required prior to being hired or being placed under contract by a public school or an intermediate educational unit.