1. A. Contingent upon the provision of appropriated funds designated for such purpose, the State Board of Education may award one or more competitive grants to school districts or nonprofit organizations for providing academically-oriented programs to students in at-risk or disadvantaged urban school districts needing or desiring such programs during before-school, after-school, and summer periods.
2. B. The State Board of Education shall determine pilot program criteria and establish a process for the consideration of proposals. Such proposals for pilot programs shall be considered on a statewide competitive basis. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules for the operation of such programs.

Laws 1989, SB 183, c. 335, § 17, emerg. eff. July 1, 1989; Amended by Laws 1999, HB 1759, c. 320, § 48, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999 (Laws 2000, HB 2728, c. 232, § 23, emerg. eff. July 1, 2000) (superseded document available).