79-1108 Learners with high ability; identification and programs; funding. - Nebraska Statutes

79-1108. Learners with high ability; identification and programs; funding.For school year 1997-98 and each school year thereafter, each school district shall identify learners with high ability and may provide accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs that will address the educational needs of the identified students at levels appropriate for the abilities of those students. The accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs shall meet the standards of quality established by the department. Educational service units may identify learners with high ability and provide accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs for school districts. Any school district or educational service unit shall be eligible to apply for funds from the Education Innovation Fund to be used for development and improvement of the approved accelerated or differentiated curriculum programs of the district or educational service unit. SourceLaws 1994, LB 647, § 3; R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-4003; Laws 1996, LB 900, § 790; Laws 1998, LB 1229, § 8.