15.1-37 Early Childhood Education Program - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 15.1-37EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM15.1-37-01. Early childhood education program - Approval. Any person or schooldistrict operating an early childhood education program may request approval of the program
from the superintendent of public instruction.The superintendent shall approve an earlychildhood education program if the program:1.Is taught by individuals who are licensed to teach in early childhood education by the
education standards and practices board;2.Follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum; and3.Is in compliance with all municipal and state health, fire, and safety requirements.Per student funding will not be provided to individuals or school districts offering a
prekindergarten program.15.1-37-02. North Dakota early childhood education council - Membership - Terms.1.The North Dakota early childhood education council consists of:a.A chairman appointed by the governor;b.The superintendent of public instruction, or the superintendent's designee;c.The state health officer, or the officer's designee;d.The director of the department of human services, or the director's designee;e.The North Dakota head start - state collaboration administrator, or the
administrator's designee;f.The commissioner of higher education, or the commissioner's designee;g.The chairman of the senate education committee, or the chairman's designee;h.The chairman of the house of representatives education committee, or the
chairman's designee; andi.The following gubernatorial appointees:(1)The superintendent of a school district having at least one thousand
students in average daily membership;(2)The superintendent of a school district having fewer than one thousand
students in average daily membership;(3)The superintendent of a school district headquartered on a reservation or
including reservation land within its boundaries;(4)The principal of a school district;(5)An individual employed as an elementary school teacher;(6)An individual representing a non-religious-based provider of preschool
education;Page No. 1(7)An individual representing a religious-based provider of preschool
education;(8)An individual representing a center-based licensed child care provider;(9)An individual representing a home-based licensed child care provider;(10)An individual representing a reservation-based head start program;(11)An elected member of a school board;(12)The parent of a child not yet enrolled in elementary school; and(13)The parent of a child with special needs not yet enrolled in elementary
school.2.a.The term of each member enumerated in subdivision i of subsection 1 is three
years and begins on July first. The terms must be staggered by lot so that four
of the terms expire each year.b.If at any time during a member's term the member ceases to possess the
qualifications required by this section, the member's seat is deemed vacant and
the governor shall appoint another qualified individual to serve for the
remainder of the term.c.A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms. If an individual is
appointed to complete a vacancy, that service is not counted as a term, for
purposes of this section, unless the duration of that service exceeds one year.3.The council shall meet at least twice each year, at the call of the chairman.15.1-37-03. Council - Duties. The council shall:1.Review the delivery of early childhood education in this state;2.Conduct a needs assessment;3.Review early childhood education standards and propose revisions to the standards
as needed;4.Review opportunities for public and private sector collaboration in the delivery of
early childhood education in this state;5.Develop a comprehensive plan governing the delivery of early childhood education
in this state; and6.Provide a biennial report regarding its activities to the governor and the legislative
council.15.1-37-04. Council members - Reimbursement for expenses. Each member of thecouncil is entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses as provided by law for state officers if
the member is attending meetings or performing duties directed by the council. In addition, each
member of the legislative assembly who serves on the council is entitled to receive
compensation in the amount provided per day for members of the legislative management under
section 54-35-10 for attending meetings or performing duties as directed by the council.Page No. 2Document Outlinechapter 15.1-37 early childhood education program