15-779. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Gifted education" means appropriate academic course offerings and services that are required to provide an educational program that is an integral part of the regular school day and that is commensurate with the academic abilities and potential of a gifted pupil. 2. " […]
15-779.01. Powers and duties of the school district governing board A. Because it is in the public interest to support unique opportunities for high-achieving and underachieving pupils who are identified as gifted, the governing board of each school district shall provide gifted education to gifted pupils identified as provided in this article. B. The governing […]
15-779.02. Gifted pupils; scope and sequence; annual financial report A. The governing board of each school district shall develop a scope and sequence for the identification process of and curriculum modifications for gifted pupils to ensure that gifted pupils receive gifted education commensurate with their academic abilities and potentials. Programs and services for gifted pupils […]
15-779.03. Additional assistance for gifted programs A. School districts that comply with section 15-779.01 and that submit evidence that all district teachers who have primary responsibility for teaching gifted pupils have obtained or are working toward obtaining the appropriate certification endorsement as required by the state board of education may apply to the department of […]
15-779.04. Powers and duties of the superintendent of public instruction The superintendent of public instruction shall: 1. Apportion monies to each school district for which an application to offer programs for gifted pupils has been approved by the department of education pursuant to rules adopted by the state board of education. 2. On request, assist […]
