(a) The Department of Education, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate rules and regulations to define minimum standards of attendance required by section 464,¹ to be implemented by all school districts from areas participating in the demonstration program to ensure meaningful participation in educational programming leading towards the attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent by the AFDC recipients affected by the demonstration program.

(b) In cooperation with the department, the Department of Education shall provide guidance to local school districts from areas participating in the demonstration program relating to procedures for the efficient reporting of information to participating county assistance offices as required by section 469.²

(c) The Secretary of Education shall be responsible for providing information and technical assistance to school districts from areas participating in the demonstration program concerning the implementation of model alternative educational programs with proven effectiveness in meeting the educational needs of AFDC recipients affected by the demonstration program.