§ 10-3-1602. Duties

AR Code § 10-3-1602 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Reviewing policy issues regarding the creation and implementation of acceptability systems for the state system of education, including the review of any regulatory changes proposed by the appropriate agencies of the executive branch or any boards or commissions prior to their implementation;

(2) Reviewing policy issues affecting educational reform on or before November 15 of the year preceding a regular session and making recommendations concerning any necessary legislative changes proposed by school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Department of Career Education, the State Board of Career Education, the Department of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions;

(3) Providing recommendations regarding use of state and federal funds;

(4) Reviewing and assuring coordination between the school districts, cooperatives, institutions of higher education, the Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Department of Career Education, the State Board of Career Education, the Department of Higher Education, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Governor's office, and private institutions; and

(5) Evaluating innovative education projects and promoting the adoption of successful projects.