This bill makes changes to enhance quality, accountability, and transparency in the Statewide Online Education Program.
This bill:
- authorizes the State Board of Education (state board) to conduct sample audits of online courses;
- expands performance reporting requirements for an authorized online course provider;
- requires the state board to establish a report card for an authorized online course provider;
- facilitates regular communication between an authorized online course provider and a primary LEA of enrollment;
- implements a model syllabus template for online courses;
- requires the state board to create a centralized registration system for parents and students; and
- requires more frequent progress reporting and student support from an authorized online course provider.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53F-4-511, 53F-4-512, 53F-4-514