15-239

15-239. School compliance and recognition; accreditation; audits

(L09, 3SS, Ch. 12, sec. 8. Eff. until 7/1/11)

A. The department of education may:

1. Monitor school districts to ascertain that laws applying to the school districts are implemented as prescribed by law.

2. Adopt a system of recognition for school districts that meet or exceed the requirements of the law that apply to the school districts.

3. Establish standards and procedures for the accreditation of all schools requesting state accreditation.

B. The department of education may adopt guidelines necessary to implement this section.

C. The department of education may conduct financial, compliance or average daily membership audits of school districts and charter schools.

D. The auditor general may conduct financial, program, compliance or average daily membership audits of school districts and charter schools.