§ 49-18-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Course Access Program Act.”
§ 49-18-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Blended learning” means the combination of virtual learning with the integration of in-person teaching practices. Blended learning occurs in a school building and can be teacher led or involve the purchase or use of a technology; “Charter management organization” or “CMO” means a nonprofit entity that operates multiple charter schools […]
§ 49-18-103. Enrollment in Course Access Program Courses
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, an eligible student may enroll in course access program courses. A participating student may enroll in no more than two (2) course access program courses per school year, unless the student’s home LEA approves the student to take additional courses. A home LEA may reject a student’s course enrollment […]
§ 49-18-104. Approval Process for Course Providers
The department shall establish guidelines and procedures for course providers to seek approval from the state board. All approved providers shall be included in the listing of providers in the course access catalog. The department shall post all approval guidelines and procedures and all approved providers on its website. Upon approval and inclusion in the […]
§ 49-18-105. Requirements of Course Providers
To be approved as a course provider pursuant to this chapter, a provider shall: Follow the approval process of the department as established under § 49-18-104(a). No provider applicant shall act as a course provider until approved by the state board. All decisions of the state board concerning approval of provider applicants shall be final […]
§ 49-18-106. Course Review and Approval Process
The department shall establish guidelines for the design and implementation of course access program courses. Host LEAs seeking to offer a course access program course shall establish a local course review and approval process. Host LEAs shall ensure each course approved: Is offered by an approved course provider included in the listing of providers in […]
§ 49-18-107. Reports
Approved providers shall annually report to the department, in the manner directed by the department, the following information: Detailed student records of enrollment; Student performance, course completion rates, and course grading information for each subject area and grade level; and Additional information the department deems necessary. On an annual basis, a home LEA shall review […]
§ 49-18-109. Link to Course Access Catalog on Department’s Website — Report
The department shall publish a link to the course access catalog in a prominent location on the department’s website that includes: A list of approved course providers; A list of courses offered by approved providers available through the course access program; A detailed description of the courses; and All available student course completion and outcome […]
§ 49-18-110. Notice Given by Home Lea — Credits — Rules and Regulations
Home LEAs shall: Provide written notice to students and parents on the availability of courses and the timeline for students to enroll; and Publish information and eligibility guidelines on the home LEA’s website. Each home LEA shall establish policies and procedures to ensure that credits earned through the course provider shall appear on the participating […]