Sec. 10-27a. International education programs, recognition of schools and partnership programs.
               	 		
      Sec. 10-27a. International education programs, recognition of schools and 
partnership programs. (a) The State Board of Education may recognize a school that 
meets the standards for international education programs developed by the international 
education advisory committee, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of 
section 10-27. Any such school may announce and declare such recognition status.
      (b) The State Board of Education may recognize sister school partnership programs 
between public schools of this state and foreign schools that meet criteria as established 
in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of section 10-27. Within available 
appropriations, participation in such partnership shall allow the foreign school access 
to state programs of professional development and technical assistance programs under 
the same terms and conditions as for public schools of this state.
      (P.A. 04-153, S. 1.)
      History: P.A. 04-153 effective July 1, 2004.