(a) A school district may participate in the Reengagement System and Differentiated Pathway to a High School Diploma Program by entering into:
(1) A model contract as specified under § 6-16-1505; or
(2) An interlocal agreement as specified under § 6-16-1505.
(b) This section does not affect the authority of a school district to:
(1) Contract for educational services;
(2) Offer reengagement programs that include career and college classes, internship opportunities, or other educational services for eligible students directly; or
(3) Have an audit conducted to ensure that the participating program offered by the school district meets academic standards adopted by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.