20-3-498. Application from local school districts for participation.

Local school systems interested in becoming a REACH participating school system shall complete the REACH Scholarship Program application, and provide detailed descriptions of how program requirements will be met, including, but not limited to, how the local school system will: (1) Identify the REACH coordinator; (2) Establish a mentor program or utilize an existing local program; (3) Identify the academic coach to monitor REACH scholars’ academics, behavior, and attendance, as well as their transition from middle school to high school; and (4) Develop plans to engage the community and sustain the program financially and programmatically.