North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 67 - Public Instruction, Superintendent of
Article 67-28 - English Language Learner Programs
Chapter 67-28-01 - English Language Learner Programs
Section 67-28-01-07 - Department of public instruction responsibilities - Advisory committee

1. The department of public instruction administers English language learner programs, including distribution of state funding, monitoring of school programming, coordinating the English language learner program advisory committee, providing consultative services and technical assistance to schools, and updating and evaluating the North Dakota English language proficiency standards and assessment.

2. The superintendent shall appoint an advisory committee to be known as the English language learner program advisory committee to advise the superintendent and program personnel on matters related to English language learner programs and the North Dakota English language proficiency assessment. The committee shall make recommendations on the development of rules and guidance documents, program standards, student instruction, and the English language proficiency assessment program. Any significant changes to the rules, standards, and assessment program shall be brought before the committee for review and recommendation. The superintendent may consider nominations for committee membership from schools, education organizations, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, parents, and others. The superintendent may develop protocols for meetings and other aspects of committee functioning.