Development of model curriculum for English language arts and mathematics; distribution; authorized use by teachers and regional training programs for professional development

1. The State Board shall develop a model curriculum for the subject areas of English language arts and mathematics for each grade level in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive.

2. The Department shall provide each model curriculum developed pursuant to subsection 1 to: (a) The board of trustees of each school district; and (b) The governing body of each regional training program for the professional development of teachers and administrators.

3. The Department shall provide to the governing body of each charter school the model curriculum developed pursuant to subsection 1 for the grade levels taught at the charter school.

4. The board of trustees of each school district shall make available to each public school within the school district the model curriculum for the grade levels taught at the public school.

5. The model curriculum may be used as a guide by teachers and administrators in developing class lesson plans to ensure compliance with the academic standards adopted for English language arts and mathematics.

6. The governing body of each regional training program for the professional development of teachers and administrators may use the model curriculum in the provision of training to teachers and administrators to ensure compliance with the academic standards adopted for English language arts and mathematics.