92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 20, § 009

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-20-009 - Pilot Programs and Processes

An educator preparation program may submit a request to the Board for a pilot program or process to provide flexibility related to one or more regulations found in Sections 004.01 to 004.05, 004.06D to 004.06F, 005, and 006 of this chapter.

009.01 The rationale for a request for a pilot program or process may be to:

009.01A Better meet local goals;

009.01B Create an innovative solution to an unmet need; or

009.01C Respond to extenuating circumstances that cause the educator preparation program to be unable to meet one or more requirement of any section of this chapter.

009.02 The request for a pilot program or process must include at least the following:

009.01A An explanation of the circumstances leading to the request;

009.01B A description of how the pilot program or process will substitute for one or more existing regulations;

009.02C An explanation of how the program or process will provide equivalent or improved opportunities for candidates;

009.02D If appropriate, how resources will be reallocated or used differently to provide programs or services;

009.02E The length of time, not to exceed three (3) years, requested for the pilot program or process: and

009.02F Procedures for providing an annual progress report to the Board.

009.03 The Board may approve the requested pilot program or process for up three (3) years if the plan demonstrates a high likelihood that the requested flexibility related to applicable regulations of this Chapter will promote quality learning, equity, and/or accountability. The Board must reject the pilot program or process if the plan does not demonstrate a high likelihood that the requested flexibility will not promote quality learning, equity, and/or accountability.

009.04 At the end of the approved time period for the pilot program or process, the educator preparation program may request, and be granted. Board approval to continue the pilot program for a period of up to three (3) additional years if the educator preparation program demonstrates that the pilot program or process is meeting the objectives for which flexibility related to applicable regulations of this Chapter was granted.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 20, § 009

Adopted effective 6/2/2024