Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-1210.551: Assistance of local boards - Pilot projects -

Termination or continuation.

A. The State Board of Education is authorized to assist, and if

funds are available to make grants to, local boards of education for

the establishment of pilot projects that replace the traditional

organization of teaching and learning with innovative management and

instructional systems and materials. Projects may involve entire

districts, combinations of districts, combinations of schools, or

elements of schools individually or in combination. Projects shall

not supplant existing alternative school programs.

B. On or before March 31, 1990, the State Board of Education

shall determine pilot project criteria, and by July 1, 1990, solicit

proposals, and establish a process for the consideration of

proposals. Such proposals for pilot projects shall be considered on

a statewide competitive basis. Proposals which require a

substantial policy-determination role for teachers and which include

a process for measuring the progress and achievement of students

involved shall be given preference.

C. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate

rules and regulations for the operation of such projects and to

grant exceptions to rules and regulations for districts selected to

operate such projects. The State Board shall have the authority to

require termination of a pilot project or its continuation at any

time that it finds such termination to be in the best interests of

the students involved.