92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 84, § 001

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 92-84-001 - General Provisions

001.01 Statutory Authority

Sections 79-318(6) and 79-1204(4) of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska (R.R.S.) direct the State Board of Education to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the accreditation of educational service units.

001.02 Accreditation Classification

Accredited educational service units shall comply with all of the provisions of this Chapter. Educational service units shall be classified as accredited if they meet all of the requirements of this Chapter. All of the statements herein are requirements of accredited educational service units and are intended to enable the resources of the state to be used efficiently to support the accredited school districts in this state.

001.03 Accreditation Requirement

Educational service units, as providers of educational services, are required to be accredited under the provisions of this Chapter. These provisions are intended to assure that accredited educational service units provide accountability to taxpayers; assist and cooperate with school districts to provide equitable and adequate educational opportunities statewide; and provide quality educational programs and services to school districts.

001.04 Implementation of this Chapter

This Chapter will initially be used during the 2012-2013 school year to determine future accreditation status.

001.05 The Role and Mission of the Educational Service Units

Section 79-1204 R.R.S. states, in part, that Educational Service Units shall:

001.05A Act primarily as service agencies in providing core services and services identified and requested by member school districts;

001.05B Provide for economy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the cooperative delivery of educational services;

001.05C Provide educational services through leadership, research, and development in elementary and secondary education;

001.05D Act in a cooperative and supportive role with the State Department of Education and school districts in development and implementation of long-range plans, strategies, and goals for the enhancement of educational opportunities in elementary and secondary education; and

001.05E Serve, when appropriate and as funds become available, as a repository, clearinghouse, and administrator of federal, state, and private funds on behalf of school districts which choose to participate in special programs, projects, or grants in order to enhance the quality of education in Nebraska schools.

001.06 Property Tax Funds

Section 79-1242 R.R.S. specifies, in part, that funds generated from the property tax levy shall only be used for purposes approved by representatives of two-thirds of the member school districts in an educational service unit, representing a majority of the students in those member school districts.

001.07 Contract Services

Section 79-1204 R.R.S. specifies, in part, that educational service units may contract to provide services to:

001.07A Nonmember public school districts;

001.07B Nonpublic school systems;

001.07C Other educational service units; and

001.07D Other political subdivisions, under the Interlocal Cooperation Act and the Joint Public Agency Act.

001.08 Regulation of Schools

Section 79-1204 R.R.S. specifies, in part, that educational service units shall not regulate school districts unless specifically provided pursuant to law.

92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 84, § 001