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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 13. (a) Each school corporation must apply to the division to receive funds under this chapter. The division director shall determine on a competitive basis which bilingual-bicultural programs are to receive the funds under this chapter. The criteria for determining the distribution of funds are as follows:
(1) The extent to which the educational needs identified and addressed in the application for funds are for bilingual-bicultural programs in areas having the greatest need in Indiana.
(2) The extent to which educational needs are clearly identified and realistic objectives are carefully planned to meet the objectives.
(3) The extent to which the application sets forth quantifiable measurement of the success of the proposed bilingual-bicultural program in providing students who do not speak English as a dominant language with language skills necessary for the students' education.
(4) The extent to which the application contains evidence that:
(A) the costs of bilingual-bicultural program components are reasonable in relation to the expected benefits;
(B) the proposed bilingual-bicultural program will be coordinated with existing efforts; and
(C) all possible efforts are being made to minimize the amount of funds requested for purchase of equipment necessary for implementation of the proposed bilingual-bicultural program.
(5) The extent to which the application indicates that the personnel to be employed in the bilingual-bicultural program possess qualifications relevant to the objectives of the bilingual-bicultural program.
(b) The division director may not award more than three hundred dollars ($300) per student under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-30-9-13 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-30-9-13/
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