1. (a) In order to secure funding to develop and implement a pre-engineering and technology program and curriculum pursuant to RSA 188-E:14, the school shall:

   1. (1) Submit to the department either a “NH Pre-Engineering and Technology Application (Grades K-5),” March 2018 edition “NH Pre-Engineering and Technology Application (Grades 6-12)” March 2018 edition to include course content, competency and curricular requirements, equipment requirements, and space requirements;

   2. (2) Demonstrate the statutorily required 50/50 match of public and private funds which:

      1. a. Shows how district expenditures complement the development of the engineering technology program;
      2. b. Provides a list of expenditures by the district and includes a rationale for using these as match funds; and
      3. c. Includes equipment items purchased for use not earlier than one year prior to the project start date for the engineering technology program;
   3. (3) Assure that certified educators delivering the program are trained to teach the engineering and technology program by submitting the current course load, college transcript, teaching certification, and résumé; and

   4. (4) Submit a final funding report providing:

      1. a. Outcomes and key achievements;

      2. b. Number of students served, disaggregated by gender; and

         c Impact/benefits of course/program.

2. (b) In order to secure funding to develop and implement a pre-engineering and technology program and curriculum pursuant to RSA 188-E:14, the department shall:

   1. (1) Provide technical assistance in the planning and development of the pre-engineering and technology program;
   2. (2) Receive and review the NH Pre-Engineering and Technology Application that the school submits under (a)(1) above to determine that the school meets the criteria for approval;
   3. (3) Submit the proposed program content and curriculum to the pre-engineering and technology advisory council for review; and
   4. (4) Release state funds up to limits determined by the pre-engineering and technology advisory council.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 1300) #12573, eff 7-14-18