1. (1) Before enrolling students in the FGP, a participating school shall

   1. (a) develop policies and procedures surrounding the FGP for their school, in accordance with existing LEA policy

   2. (b) obtain the LEA board approval prior to participating in the FGP

      1. (i) outlining how FGP will be implemented
   3. (c) designate an FGP Coordinator to oversee the program
   4. (d) submit the approved application in Subsection (1)(b) to the Superintendent
2. (2) A participating school may not withdraw a student participating in the FGP from k-12 before the student takes any of the four subject GED tests.

3. (3) A participating school shall:

   1. (a) maintain a student-teacher ratio not to exceed the average ratio of the participating school for all GED prep courses;
   2. (b) provide necessary support for a student with disabilities, as required by Rule R277-705;
   3. (c) provide subject area experts to students when preparing for each GED subject test;
   4. (d) coordinate the clearance of GED alerts for a FGP student with the Superintendent; and
   5. (e) submit annual report to the Superintendent on FGP enrollment, completion rates, and other relevant data as determined by the Superintendent.

KEY: focused graduation pathway, educational testing, student competency

Date of Last Change: February 7, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(b); 53E-3-401