The statutory basis for these rules adopted January 12, 2006 is found in 22-2-106(1)(a) and (c), State Board duties; 22-2-107(1)(c), State Board powers; 22-7-611(5) C.R.S. Closing the Achievement Gap Program
According to section 22-7-611, C.R.S., the State Board of Education shall determine the criteria by which eligible schools shall be selected to participate in the voluntary Closing the Achievement Gap Program and shall promulgate rules that set forth that criteria.
The State Board is promulgating the proposed amendments pursuant to SB09-256, 22-7-613 C.R.S., which creates a cash fund to support closing the achievement gap.
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