The program shall be conducted beyond the required instructional days which may include intercessions for year-round programs. A school district may use funds under this section for follow-up activities so long as the optional extended year program is provided for no less than 30 instructional days. Follow-up activities provided by this subsection are restricted to participants of the program. All costs under the optional extended year program must be necessary and reasonable for carrying out the objectives of the program and for the proper and efficient performance and administration of the program. Students who do not meet district standards or policies for promotion on the basis of academic achievement or demonstrated proficiency of the subject matter of the course or grade level shall be eligible for services under the optional extended year program.
Training is to occur prior to the implementation of the program.
Additional professional development may be provided throughout the implementation of the program. A school district shall incorporate effective instructional strategies into the design of the program to ensure students are provided with the skills needed to be successful in the following school year. A tutorial program is not an acceptable instructional design for the program. The report shall include a complete list of students who participated in the program for at least one day.