281—49.7(279) Compliance. The director shall monitor school districts for compliance with the provisions of this chapter through the accreditation process established for school districts under 281—Chapter 12.
	49.7(1) Maintenance of student records. Each school district shall maintain evidence of student completion of the requirements of the plan established in rule 281—49.3(279) in the student’s cumulative record as required by 281—subrule 12.3(4). Evidence shall consist of a copy of the student’s plan developed in eighth grade which is signed by the student’s parent or guardian.
	49.7(2) Reporting. The board of directors of each school district shall submit to the local community, and to the department as a component of the school district’s comprehensive school improvement plan required by 281—Chapter 12, an annual report on student utilization of the district’s career information and decision-making system. The board shall report to the department at least annually, and in a manner and frequency required by the department, regarding student participation in work-based learning programs established by the board, including registered apprenticeships, quality pre-apprenticeships, internships, on-the-job training, and projects through the Iowa clearinghouse for work-based learning.
	49.7(3) Department report. The department shall include in its annual condition of education report a review of school district and student performance required under this chapter.
	49.7(4) Corrective action. If a school district is not in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the school district shall submit an action plan to the director for approval. The plan must outline the steps to be taken to ensure substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
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