Forming a New School Unit and the Addition of a School Administrative Unit to an Existing Regional School Unit

• The residents of two or more school administrative units may form a regional school unit pursuant to Title 20-A MRS §1461.
• A school administrative unit not originally a member of a regional school unit may be included in the regional school unit in accordance with this section - Title 20-A, §1465: Addition of a school administrative unit to an existing regional school unit

Each school administrative unit shall file with the commissioner a notice of intent to engage in planning and negotiations with other school administrative units for the purpose of developing a reorganization plan to form a regional school unit under this chapter. The commissioner shall respond to each notice of intent, providing information regarding the process and whether the intended action complies with the requirements of this chapter.

• Notice of Intent to Form a New RSU - Template - 5.6.2026
• Notice of Intent to Join an Existing RSU - Template - 5.6.2026

Reorganization Planning Committees should ensure that reorganization plans meet the requirements of Title 20-A, §1461, section 3, paragraphs A and B

Title 20-A, §1461: Formation of a regional school unit; reorganization planning and approval

• Procedures for Formation of a Regional School Unit - 12.15.2025
• Reorganization Planning Committee Guidelines - 12.15.2025
• Procedures and Duties for an SAU to Join an Existing RSU - 8.27.2025
• Checklist for SAUs Joining an Existing RSU

New School Administrative Unit to Do List - 12.15.2025