The tribal governing body or school board submits a proposed alternative definition of AYP to the Director, OIEP within 60 days of its decision to waive the Secretary's definition.
Within 60 days of receiving a proposed alternative definition of AYP, OIEP will notify the tribal governing body or the school board of:
Whether the proposed alternative definition is complete; and
If the definition is complete, an estimated timetable for the final decision.
If the proposed alternative definition is incomplete, OIEP will provide the tribal governing body or school board with technical assistance to complete the proposed alternative definition of AYP, including identifying what additional items are necessary.
The Secretaries will review the proposed alternative definition of AYP to determine whether it is consistent with the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 6311(b). This review must take into account the unique circumstances and needs of the schools and students.
The Secretaries shall approve the alternative definition of AYP if it is consistent with the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 6311(b), taking into consideration the unique circumstances and needs of the school or schools and the students served.
If the Secretaries approve the alternative definition of AYP:
The Secretary shall promptly notify the tribal governing body or school board; and
The alternate definition of AYP will become effective at the start of the following school year.
The Secretaries will disapprove the alternative definition of AYP if it is not consistent with the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 6311(b). If the alternative definition is disapproved, the tribal governing body or school board will be notified of the following:
That the definition is disapproved; and
The reasons why the proposed alternative definition does not meet the requirements of 20 U.S.C. 6311(b).
If the Secretaries deny a proposed definition under paragraph (g) of this section, they shall provide technical assistance to overcome the basis for the denial.
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