R277-707-3. Eligibility and Application

  (1) All LEAs are eligible to apply for the Enhancement for Accelerated Students Program funds annually.

  (2) An LEA shall have a process for identifying students whose academic achievement would benefit from the support of accelerated programs.

  (3) To receive program money, an LEA shall submit an application to the Superintendent that includes an LEA's plan for:

  (a) how the LEA intends to engage all parents so that parents understand the opportunities available for their children in elementary, middle school, high school and beyond, including how the LEA will comply with Rule R277-462;

  (b) how the LEA intends to spend program money; and

  (c) how the LEA intends to eliminate barriers and increase student enrollment, in accelerated academic programs, including underrepresented students.

  (4) The Superintendent shall publish expectations, growth percentage capacities, timelines, funding dates, and required submission dates related to an LEA application and plan for increasing enrollment, including underrepresented students, in accelerated academic programs.