Title 17 — Education
55 chapters · 799 sections in this title.
17 GCA § 42101 Definitions
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As used in this Chapter: (a) student means a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an alternative education program; (b) alternative education program or program means a wide ranging system of alternative programs significantly different from the conventional curricula o…
17 GCA § 42102 Organization
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The Territorial Board of Education shall promulgate policies, rules and regulations governing the alternative education program. SOURCE: '11999.16 GC; as added by P.L. 15-31; amended by P.L. 17-34.
17 GCA § 42103 Curriculum
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The alternative education program shall consist of a curriculum that would permit those students who do not profit from the conventional classroom program to pursue studies that would permit completion of basic life skills, career guidance, including work experience which would t…
17 GCA § 42104 Enrollment and Withdrawal
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Students may enroll in the alternative education program at the beginning of an academic period and may withdraw from the program only at the end of said period. A student shall be admitted to the program: (1) at the request of the student and his parents; (2) at the request of a…
17 GCA § 42105 Community Involvement
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The Territorial Board of Education shall endeavor to obtain the participation of the community as a major part of the alternative education program. This participation shall consist among other things, utilization of community resources in employment, and on-the-job training, and…
17 GCA § 42106 Designation
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The Territorial Board of Education shall designate the school(s) for the implementation of the alternative education program. SOURCE: '11999.20 GC; added by P.L. 15-31; amended by P.L. 17-34.
17 GCA § 42107 Funding
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The Territorial Board of Education shall prepare a budget for implementation of the alternative education program and submit same to the Legislature no later than six (6) months before the beginning of each academic year. SOURCE: '11999.21 GC; added by P.L. 15-31; amended by P.L.…
17 GCA § 42108 Screening Committee
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COL120106 Each school authorized to establish a program shall have a screening committee to assist the program staff in determining the eligibility of students referred for enrollment in the program. Members of such committee shall be appointed by the principal of the participati…
17 GCA § 42109 Credits and Certification
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The joint board shall establish policies on credits and certification requirements for the program. Such policies shall include credits to be earned for each course or combination of courses and work experience. Credits earned in the program may be applied to the requirements for…
17 GCA § 42110 Certificates for Graduating Students
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The joint board shall adopt a certification standard which awards the student for competencies acquired through the program. Such certification shall state the student's employability in an occupational area or the obtaining of credentials required for acceptance in a more advanc…