281—46.12  (258)  Regional centers.  The state board shall adopt standards pertaining to regional centers. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, those which provide for increased and equitable access to high-quality career and technical education programs and require that regional centers incorporate appropriate educational programs, meet appropriate state and federal regulations for safety and access, maintain adequate participation, and are located within an appropriate distance of participating high schools, and that transportation is provided to all students.
	   46.12(1) Minimum requirements. As a condition for approval, a regional center shall comply with standards adopted by the board and shall consist of a minimum of four career academies on site. A regional center shall be compatible with the development of a statewide system of regional centers serving all students. A regional center shall serve either of the following:
	      a.    	  A combined minimum of 120 students from no fewer than two school districts.
	      b.    	  A minimum of four school districts.
	 46.12(2) to 46.12(4)  Reserved.
	   46.12(5) Approval. The director shall approve all facilities meeting the definition and requirements for regional centers under this rule.
[ ARC 2947C , IAB 2/15/17, effective 3/22/17]