1. Committee of Practitioners
Frequently Asked Questions

2. Committee of Practitioners Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a committee of practitioners (COP) necessary?
Required by NCLB Section 1903 (b)(1):
Each SEA that receives Title funds shall create a State committee of practitioners to advise the State in carrying out its responsibilities.

3. Committee of Practitioners Frequently Asked Questions
2. Who should be a member of the COP?
NCLB Section 1903 (b)(2):
Each COP committee shall include the following membership:
Representation from LEAs (majority of members)
Administrators
Teachers (including vocational educators)
Parents
Members of local school boards
Representatives of private school children
Pupil services personnel

4. Committee of Practitioners Frequently Asked Questions
3. What is the purpose of the COP?
The duties of the COP shall be to review, before publication, any proposed or final State rule or regulation pertaining to Title I funding.

5. Committee of Practitioners Frequently Asked Questions
4. Is the COP required to meet each time a rule or regulation is issued?
NO, in emergency situations where a rule or regulation must be issued within a very limited time to assist LEAs with program operation, the SEA may issue a regulation without prior consultation, but shall immediately thereafter convene to review the emergency regulation before issuing in final form.

6. Thank you for your commitment to the committee of practitioners.