§ 6-15-2609 - Reporting and continued funding. - Arkansas Statutes

6-15-2609. Reporting and continued funding.

(a) (1) In addition to the program evaluation required by 6-15-2608, each participating school district or public charter school shall report on the implementation and effectiveness of its Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan and make recommendations by August 15 each year to its local board.

(2) The local board shall transmit a copy of the report with a summary of the findings and recommendations of the public school district or public charter school to the Commissioner of Education.

(b) (1) If the commissioner determines that a public school district or public charter school that receives funding under the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program is not complying with the requirements of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program, the commissioner shall withhold further funding from that participant.

(2) Such withheld funds may be reallocated to other existing or new participants.

(3) Before making the determination to withhold funds, the commissioner shall notify the participant of any deficiencies and provide the participant an opportunity to comply with the requirements of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement Program.

(c) At the end of the Rewarding Excellence in Achievement plan period, the commissioner shall present evaluation findings and recommendations to the State Board of Education, the House Education Committee, and the Senate Education Committee.