- (a) Innovation in education requires flexibility in applying regulations. A local school board may request a waiver from a regulation in this title to implement an innovative program that leads to improved student achievement.
(b) A waiver request from a local school board must be submitted in writing to the department and must
- (1) describe the innovative educational program and how it will improve student achievement;
- (2) specify the regulation to be waived;
- (3) provide criteria to measure the improvement in student achievement; and
- (4) specify the period of time for which the waiver is requested.
- (c) In determining whether to grant the waiver, the board will consider the materials submitted, recommendations of the department, and written and verbal public comment.
- (d) Except as provided in (e) of this section, if the board finds by a preponderance of evidence that the innovative educational program will improve student achievement, the board may waive the regulation for a period specified by the board.
- (e) The board will not waive a regulation required by state or federal law or necessary for health and safety.
(Eff. 6/16/93, Register 126; am 4/14/95, Register 134)
Authority: AS 14.07.060