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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The superintendent of public instruction is the governing agent and executive officer of the state of Montana for K-12 career and vocational/technical education. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt and administer policies to effect the orderly development of a system of K-12 career and vocational/technical education that is adaptable to changing needs, controlled to prevent unnecessary duplication, coordinated with federal guidelines and requirements for K-12 career and vocational/technical education, and funded to ensure growth and quality programming. In order to accomplish the orderly development of a system of K-12 career and vocational/technical education, the policies adopted by the superintendent of public instruction must include:
(1) a state plan for development of the system;
(2) standards for K-12 career and vocational/technical education courses and programs;
(3) a review process for the establishment and deletion of programs;
(4) instructor qualifications for K-12 career and vocational/technical education courses and programs;
(5) criteria for approval of K-12 career and vocational/technical education courses and programs;
(6) a basis for apportionment of all money appropriated by the legislature for K-12 career and vocational/technical education in accordance with the intent of the legislature as reflected in the terms of the appropriation;
(7) a basis for apportionment of all money received by the state of Montana for K-12 career and vocational/technical education from the federal government in accordance with the acts of congress;
(8) a system of evaluation of K-12 career and vocational/technical education that allows for consideration of the current and projected workforce needs and job opportunities; and
(9) any other policy that is consistent with public law and that is necessary for the proper operation of a system of K-12 career and vocational/technical education.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 20. Education § 20-7-301. Duties of superintendent of public instruction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-20-education/mt-st-20-7-301/
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