Development of innovative programs for educational improvement.

(b) The Commissioner of Education may set aside up to ten per cent of the funds appropriated for purposes of this section to provide, on a competitive basis, minigrants to teachers in public schools for the development or use of innovative curricula, teaching aids or teaching methods. The amount of a minigrant shall not exceed five hundred dollars. The Department of Education may contract with a regional educational service center for purposes of this subsection. (c) The commissioner shall, annually, report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , on the program to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education. Cited. 228 C. 699.