State authorizer
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
20 U.S.C. § 6602 — in this subchapter
The term "State authorizer" means an entity designated by the Governor of a State to recognize teacher, principal, or other school leader preparation academies within the State that—
(A) enters into an agreement with a teacher, principal, or other school leader preparation academy that specifies the goals expected of the academy, as described in paragraph (4)(A)(i);
(B) may be a nonprofit organization, State educational agency, or other public entity, or consortium of such entities (including a consortium of States); and
(C) does not reauthorize a teacher, principal, or other school leader preparation academy if the academy fails to produce the minimum number or percentage of effective teachers or principals or other school leaders, respectively (as determined by the State), identified in the academy's authorizing agreement.