§ 16-54-5. State advisory council.
A state advisory council shall be established by the department of elementary and
secondary education. The council shall be comprised of twenty-one (21) members, one
of whom shall be the chairperson of the house finance committee or his or her designee;
one of whom shall be the chairperson of the senate finance committee or his or her
designee; all others shall be appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary
education and be representative of the significant segments of the limited English
proficient population of the state or have demonstrated an interest in the education
of the limited En
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§ 16-54-5. State advisory council.
A state advisory council shall be established by the department of elementary and
secondary education. The council shall be comprised of twenty-one (21) members, one
of whom shall be the chairperson of the house finance committee or his or her designee;
one of whom shall be the chairperson of the senate finance committee or his or her
designee; all others shall be appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary
education and be representative of the significant segments of the limited English
proficient population of the state or have demonstrated an interest in the education
of the limited English proficient population. In appointing members to the state advisory
council, the commissioner shall ensure equal access and opportunity for participation
to all interested parties. Members of the state advisory council shall serve at the
pleasure of the commissioner, serve without compensation, and be residents of the
state. The advisory council shall advise the commissioner on all matters pertaining
to the education of limited English proficient students.