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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The department shall:
(1) Establish criteria and guidelines for the establishment and implementation of programs that are consistent with this article. These guidelines shall also include methods of evaluating the programs and curricula.
(2) Provide resources and technical assistance to boards of directors of school districts regarding the establishment and implementation of successful programs, upon the request of the board of directors of the school district.
(3) Identify and analyze effective programs and practices and related professional development for professional educators and provide such information to a school district upon request of the board of directors of the school district.
(4) Collect and disseminate among school districts information regarding programs and practices and potential support sources, including character education programs that have been successfully established and implemented in other states.
(5) Provide resources and technical assistance to boards of school directors of school districts that support the professional development of professional educators in the establishment and implementation of the program.
(6) Collect and disseminate among school districts information regarding effective professional education for professional educators regarding the establishment and implementation of the program.
(7) Seek, apply for and accept grants or contributions of funds from any public or private source, including the acceptance of Federal funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the purposes of this article.
(8) To the extent that funds are available, establish and award grants under the grant program to assist school districts in establishing and implementing programs.
(9) Maintain a list of school districts that have established and implemented the program pursuant to this article.
(10) Repealed by 2020, June 5, P.L. 223, No. 30, § 11, effective in 60 days [Aug. 4, 2020].
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 15-1503-E. Department duties and powers - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-24-ps-education/pa-st-sect-24-15-1503-e.html
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