Sec. 14.07.180. Curricula approval and review; pilot program; incentives.
(a) [See delayed amendment note.] Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board shall establish standards and a procedure for the review, ranking, and approval of mathematics and English and language arts curricula for school districts to use in each grade level as provided in this section. The board may include curricula delivered through virtual […]
Sec. 14.07.182. Curriculum improvement and best practices fund.
(a) The curriculum improvement and best practices fund is established. The fund consists of appropriations, not to exceed $19,500,000, for distribution to school districts. (b) Money appropriated to the fund may be expended by the department as provided under AS 14.07.180, without further appropriation. (c) Nothing in this section creates a dedicated fund. (d) Appropriations […]
Sec. 14.07.032. Definition for AS 14.07.020 – 14.07.032.
In AS 14.07.020 – 14.07.032, “instructional practices” means the strategies and methods used in teaching or delivering information, skills, material, and student learning management tools to a student to help the student achieve intended educational outcomes.
Sec. 14.07.165. Duties.
(a) [See delayed amendment note.] The board shall adopt (1) statewide goals and require each governing body to adopt written goals that are consistent with local needs; (2) regulations regarding the application for and award of grants under AS 14.03.125; (3) regulations implementing provisions of AS 14.11.014(b); (4) regulations requiring approval by the board before […]
Sec. 14.07.050. Selection of textbooks.
[See delayed amendment notes.] Textbooks for use in the public schools of the state, including a district offered statewide correspondence study program, shall be selected by district boards for district schools. Nothing in this section precludes a correspondence study student, or the parent or guardian of a correspondence study student, from privately obtaining or using […]
Sec. 14.07.168. Report to the legislature.
[See delayed amendment notes.] Not later than the 30th legislative day of each regular session of the legislature, the board shall prepare and present in person to the legislative committees having jurisdiction over education an annual report that describes the efforts of the board to develop, maintain, and continuously improve a comprehensive quality public education […]
Sec. 14.07.057. Transmittal of textbook selections.
A school board that selects its own books shall forward a list of the selections to the department.
Sec. 14.07.170. Additional powers and duties of board.
(a) The board may (1) appoint unpaid advisory commissions; (2) require school boards or school personnel to submit to the department, in the form the board may require, the district budget or any information or reports that are reasonably necessary to assist the department in carrying out its functions. (b) The board shall review grant […]
Sec. 14.07.060. Regulations.
The board shall adopt regulations that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. All regulations shall be adopted under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
Sec. 14.07.070. Withholding state funds.
State funds may not be paid to a school district or teacher that fails to comply with the school laws of the state or with the regulations adopted by the department.