Education; State School Superintendent and the Department of Education to take all steps reasonably necessary to implement guidance documents from a federal agency; require
What changed between versions
Added requirements for the Department of Education to publish federal guidance documents within 15 days and provide written responses within 45 days, including descriptions of implementation or objections.
Added requirements to track and list rescinded guidance documents on the Department's website with clear identification and dates.
Added annual reporting requirement for the State School Superintendent to report guidance document activities to the General Assembly.
Modified scholarship eligibility for military family students to include 'subject to limitation' language and added provisions for prioritization of such students.
Removed specific eligibility age thresholds (age 20 or 21) and the provision allowing continued eligibility until students return to public school or graduate.