5. The commissioner shall select three schools to participate in the program based upon the commissioner’s evaluation of the school’s ability to successfully implement a model arts-based curriculum. In selecting the schools to participate, the commissioner shall seek a cross section of schools from urban, suburban, rural and State-operated school districts with equal consideration given to schools located in the north, central and southern geographical regions of the State. The selection process shall include visits to potential model schools to ascertain the administration and faculty commitment and ability to adopt an arts-based curriculum.

L.1996,c.117,s.5.