20-A §604. Powers - Article IV
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 7: COMPACT FOR EDUCATION
Subchapter 1: COMPACT
§604. Powers - Article IV
In addition to authority conferred on the commission by other provisions of the compact, the commission may: [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1. Information and data. Collect, correlate, analyze and interpret information and data concerning educational needs and resources;
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
2. Research. Encourage and foster research in all aspects of education, but with special reference to the desirable scope of instruction, organization, administration and instructional methods and standards employed or suitable for employment in public educational systems;
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
3. Proposals. Develop proposals for adequate financing of education as a whole and at each of its many levels;
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
4. Further research. Conduct or participate in research of the type referred to in this Article in any instance where the commission finds that such research is necessary for the advancement of the purposes and policies of this compact, utilizing fully the resources of national associations, regional compact organizations for higher education and other agencies and institutions, both public and private;
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
5. Policies and plans. Formulate suggested policies and plans for the improvement of public education as a whole, or for any segment of public education, and make recommendations with respect thereto available to the appropriate governmental units, agencies and public officials; and
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
6. Other necessary things. Do such other things as may be necessary or incidental to the administration of any of its authority or functions pursuant to this compact.
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).