§ 15.1-06-08 — Rules for school accreditation - Waiver

1. A school or school district may apply to the superintendent of public instruction for a
waiver of any rule governing the accreditation of schools, provided the waiver:
a. Encourages innovation; and
b. Has the potential to result in improved educational opportunities or enhanced
academic opportunities for the students.
2. The initial waiver must be for a specific period of time, but may not exceed one year. A
school or a school district for which a waiver has been approved under this section
may apply for one extension of the waiver. The extension may not exceed one year.
3. If the superintendent of public instruction, after receipt and consideration of an
application for a waiver of a rule governing the accreditation of schools under this
section approves the waiver, the superintendent shall file a report with the legislative
council. The report must cite the accreditation rule that was waived, provide a detailed
account of the reasons for which the rule was waived, and state the time period for
which the rule was waived. If the superintendent of public instruction denies an

application for a waiver under this section, the superintendent shall file a notice of
denial with the legislative council. If requested, the superintendent shall appear and
respond to questions regarding the approval or denial of any application for a waiver.
4. Any waiver granted by the superintendent of public instruction prior to August 1, 2001,
is void as of August 1, 2001. Any school or school district operating under a waiver
granted by the superintendent prior to August 1, 2001, may apply for a new waiver
under this section.