§18-21A-3. Rulemaking; reporting.

(a) The state board shall promulgate a legislative rule, and, if necessary, an emergency rule, pursuant to §29A-3B-1, et seq. to implement the provisions of this article. The provisions of the rule shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Guidelines for admission to the pilot program;

(2) Administration of the program which includes parameters that include the definitions contained in §18-21A-1 of this code; and

(3) Requirement that program participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the pilot program.

(b) By July 1, 2025, and annually thereafter for the duration of the pilot program, the state superintendent shall report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability on:

(1) The number of students participating;

(2) The graduation rates of participating students;

(3) To the extent practicable, the job placement rates of participant students,

(4) Any issues with the program reported by students, parents, and participating middle schools; how these issues are being addressed; and whether the issues require legislative action; and

(5) A recommendation from the state superintendent on whether the program should continue beyond its four-year period.