This bill amends provisions related to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program in Iowa, as outlined in Code section 261E.8. It allows students to apply for enrollment in nonsectarian courses offered by community colleges, provided that a comparable course is not available at their school district or accredited nonpublic school. The bill introduces several new requirements, including that if a community college offers a course in both in-person and primarily online formats, students must enroll in the in-person version unless authorized otherwise by the school district superintendent. Additionally, the school board is tasked with annually approving courses based on locally developed criteria to ensure academic rigor and adequate preparation for postsecondary education.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if a community college accepts a student for enrollment, the school district, in collaboration with the college, must send written notice to the student and their guardians detailing the course, attendance hours, and college credit awarded upon successful completion. The bill aims to enhance the concurrent enrollment program by providing more structured guidelines and ensuring that students receive appropriate information regarding their course options and requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 261E.8