1. A. The State Board of Education shall solicit proposals for, and if funds are available make grants for, pilot projects for the offering of academically-oriented activity programs for students needing or desiring structured programs during before-school, after-school, and summer periods.
2. B. The State Board of Education shall determine pilot project criteria and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of such projects.

Added by Laws 1989, SB 183, c. 335, § 17, emerg. eff. July 1, 1989.