§ 15.1-06-08.2 — Innovative education program - Participation - Reports to legislative management

North Dakota § 15.1-06-08.2

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 15.1: Elementary and Secondary Education
• Ch. 15.1-06: Schools

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management.
1. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to administer this section and
develop criteria for the submission, approval, and evaluation of the proposals and
plans under this section.
2. The superintendent of public instruction may accept a proposal from any public or
nonpublic school, upon approval by the school board or governing board, for
participation in an innovative education program. The proposal must include evaluation
criteria and specify the innovations to be pursued at the school or school district level
and the manner in which the proposal will:
a. Improve the delivery of education;
b. Improve the administration of education;
c. Provide increased educational opportunities for students; or
d. Improve the academic success of students.
3. The superintendent of public instruction may approve the proposal, reject the proposal,
or work with the submitting school to modify the proposal.
4. During the school's initial year of participation in the innovative education program, the
school shall develop a comprehensive implementation plan and work with the
superintendent of public instruction to ensure the long-term viability of the proposal.
5. The superintendent of public instruction may approve the comprehensive
implementation plan developed under subsection 4 for a period of up to five years. If,

due to a change in circumstances, there is a determination by either the school or the
superintendent of public instruction that modifications to the comprehensive
implementation plan are necessary, the school and the superintendent of public
instruction shall work with each other to achieve the necessary modifications.
6. The superintendent of public instruction may revoke any waiver granted under section
15.1-06-08.1 if the superintendent of public instruction determines the school has
failed to perform in accordance with the agreed upon terms of the program or failed to
meet the requirements of this section.
7. Any school participating in the program shall provide program evaluation data to the
superintendent of public instruction at the time and in the manner requested by the
superintendent of public instruction.
8. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide annual reports to the legislative
management regarding the innovative education program, including:
a. The status of the implementation plan;
b. A summary of any waived statutes or rules; and
c. A review of evaluation data results.