As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Advanced course” means an advanced course of study in any subject, including an advanced placement course; an international baccalaureate course; or a course designated by a school district as an honors, gifted, or accelerated course. “Department” means the department of education created and existing […]
There is created in the department the John W. Buckner automatic enrollment in advanced courses grant program to increase the number of students enrolled in advanced courses for subjects in which the student has demonstrated proficiency. The department shall administer the grant program in accordance with state board rules. The department shall: Notify local education […]
A local education provider may apply for a grant pursuant to this section; except that, when a school district submits an application and is eligible for a grant pursuant to this part 2, a school operating within that district may not submit an application. An application from an individual school must be submitted by the […]
In its annual report before the house and senate committees of reference pursuant to section 2-7-203, the department shall include information describing the grants awarded through the grant program during the preceding year. Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-059), ch. 149, p. 1774, § 2, effective August 2.
