KRS 156.097: Teacher institutes -- Regulation.

(1) The Kentucky Board of Education shall develop regulations to establish a program

of educational institutes for teachers. The purpose of such institutes shall be the

general improvement of instruction within the Commonwealth.

(2) Teacher institutes shall be held during the summer months at various college

campuses selected by the Kentucky Board of Education. Each institute shall be of

one (1) week duration.

(3) The Kentucky Board of Education shall develop specific criteria relating to the

selection of eligi ble teachers for institute participation, with an emphasis on

selecting teachers with a demonstrated record of effective teaching.

(4) Any teacher selected and agreeing to participate in a particular teacher institute

session shall be reimbursed for expens es incurred in attendance, and shall be

awarded a stipend in an amount to be determined by the Kentucky Board of

Education.

(5) The program shall encourage business and industry within the Commonwealth to

become institute sponsors for teachers within the r espective communities of such

business and industry.