R277-923-5. American Indian and Alaska Native Education State Plan

(1) In accordance with Section 53F-5-605, the Board shall adopt an American Indian and Alaska Native education state plan. (2) In developing the state plan, the Board shall: (a) engage in meaningful consultation with tribal leaders and stakeholders; and (b) present the proposed state plan to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee, in accordance with Section 53F-5-605. (3) The Superintendent shall: (a) support the development of the state plan and its implementation through locally developed LEA plans; (b) ensure that grant application materials and evaluation criteria support LEAs in incorporating the state plan into locally developed plans; and (c) provide guidance to LEAs to support implementation of the state plan through LEA-developed programs and plans. (4) An LEA receiving a grant under this rule shall implement program activities through the LEA's locally developed plan that consider the goals and priorities of the state plan, while allowing the LEA to determine the specific design and implementation based on local needs. (5) The Superintendent shall require an LEA receiving a grant to: (a) collect and report data on student outcomes and program effectiveness; and (b) participate in any statewide evaluation or reporting required to measure implementation of the state plan. (6) The Superintendent may establish reporting requirements to support consistency with the state plan described in Subsection 53F-5-604(2).