N.D. Admin. Code 67-19-02-05

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 67-19-02-05 - Evaluation of applications

Each application for a waiver will be evaluated using the following criteria:

1. Whether the application seeks a waiver of an accreditation standard required by state statute other than North Dakota Century Code section 15.1-06-08.1. If so, the waiver cannot be granted.

2. Whether a likely result of the waiver will be to:

a. Encourage innovation. Under this criterion, the superintendent will consider:

(1) Educational trends relevant to the proposed waiver;

(2) Research relevant to the proposed waiver; and

(3) The likelihood that instructional staff will develop and use innovative means of instruction;

b. Improve educational opportunities for students. Under this criterion, the superintendent will consider:

(1) Existing educational opportunities available to students; and

(2) Educational opportunities available to students if the waiver is granted; or

c. Enhance the academic opportunities of the students attending the school. Under this criterion, the superintendent will consider:

(1) Existing academic opportunities available to students; and

(2) Academic opportunities available to students if the waiver is granted.

N.D. Admin Code 67-19-02-05

Effective June 1, 2002.

General Authority: NDCC 15.1-06-08, 15.1-06-08.1, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-06-08, 15.1-06-08.1, 15.1-21-03, 15.1-21-04