PURPOSE: The Coordinating Board for Higher Education has the authority to receive and expend federal funds for educational programs and to establish rules for the administration of the programs in accordance with federal statutes and regulations. This rule sets forth the general provisions governing programs operated by institutions of higher education under the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act of 1988. This rule incorporates by reference the federal regulations for this program, 34 CFR Part 208, dated August 10, 1989.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency’s headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material.

1. (1) All projects implemented with funds under the Eisenhower program (Title II, Part A) shall be implemented according to the provision of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act; its implementing regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations,: 34 CFR Part 208; and the administrative rules of this chapter.
2. (2) The program supports projects designed to improve the quality of instruction in mathematics and science in elementary and secondary schools. Project outcomes include both quantitative and qualitative refinements in teacher skills, course content and student achievement. Formats may include workshops and traditional vehicles for reinvigorating in-service and preservice teachers. Dissemination also must be an important element of all projects.
3. (3) The funds available to institutions of higher education shall be used to train new teachers in mathematics and science; retrain teachers in mathematics and science; and provide in-service training for elementary, secondary and vocational school teachers and other school personnel in mathematics and science. Funds may be used to supplement but not to supplant, other federal funds.
4. (4) Any institution of higher education receiving an award will ensure that its program meets the need for greater access to and participation in mathematics and science by historically underrepresented and underserved groups, including females, minorities, individuals with limited-English proficiency, the handicapped, migrants, and the gifted and talented.

AUTHORITY: section 173.050, RSMo Supp. 1990.* Original rule filed Jan. 3, 1992, effective May 14, 1992. *Original authority: 173.050, RSMo 1963.