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State board approves instructional-materials operating procedures after debate over curriculum packets
Summary
The State Board approved R277-469, the instructional materials operating procedures (draft 2) on second and final reading. Discussion centered on whether locally produced curriculum "packets" would be vetted or overridden by state review; the rule was described as an optional pathway for LEAs to seek state approval.
The State Board of Education approved R277-469, the instructional materials operating procedures draft 2 on second and final reading, with 14 members voting in favor and one abstention from Member Vargas.
Board members said the rule clarifies how curriculum packets created by local education agencies (LEAs) may be submitted for state review and approval but does not require LEAs to use the state vetting process.
Board Chair Earl presented the motion,…
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