Oklahoma § 70-1210.404 - Development of advanced science and math programs

§ 70-1210.404. Development of advanced science and math programs

A. The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics shall solicit

proposals and award grants for pilot projects that develop and

establish model programs implementing advanced science and math

curriculum at local technology center school sites, local colleges

or universities, or at local school sites via distance learning. At

least two grants shall be awarded during the 1997-98 school year for

implementation beginning the fall of 1997. The Oklahoma School of

Science and Mathematics shall determine pilot project criteria. The

pilot project proposals shall be considered on a statewide

competitive basis.

B. A Selection Committee shall be established to assist the

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in selecting sites for

model programs. The Selection Committee shall consist of the

following members:

1. The Director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and

Technology Education or a designee;

2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction or a designee; and

3. The Director of the Oklahoma School of Science and

Mathematics or a designee.

C. An Advisory Council shall be established to assist the

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in development of the

model programs. The Advisory Council shall establish eligibility

criteria for student participation in the program. The Advisory

Council shall have final approval of the curriculum and shall set

academic standards for the program. The Advisory Council shall

consist of the following members:

1. A superintendent of a participating local school district

within the technology center school district elected by the majority

of the participating superintendents or a designee;

2. The superintendent of a technology center school district

participating in the program or a designee; and

3. The Director of the Oklahoma School of Science and

Mathematics or a designee.

D. The Advisory Council and participating technology center

schools shall work with the Oklahoma School of Science and

Mathematics in determining advanced science and math curriculum

needs for the area served by the program. A representative from the

Advisory Council and participating technology center school or

participating local school site shall work with a representative

from the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in the

recruitment and hiring of faculty for the program. Faculty

positions shall be approved by a majority vote of the

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representatives from the Advisory Council, technology center school

and the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.

E. The participating technology center school district shall

provide transportation for those students attending the program at

the technology center school site. Local schools at their option

may provide transportation for students attending at college or

university sites.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 352, § 1, eff. July 1, 1997. Amended by Laws

2001, c. 33, § 129, eff. July 1, 2001.