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AR HB1459
Bill
Status
4/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, public school districts may submit a plan to the Department of Education to award high school course credit based on demonstrated subject matter competency instead of or combined with classroom instruction hours.
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Approved plans must include a method for recording demonstrated subject matter competency on high school transcripts.
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Approved school districts are exempt from accreditation standards requiring a minimum number of clock hours for awarding course credit, provided the credit award complies with the district's approved plan.
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The Department of Education may promulgate rules and guidelines to assist public school districts in implementing and transitioning to competency-based course credit awards.
Legislative Description
To Provide Flexibility In The Awarding Of Course Credits; And To Allow A Public School District To Develop And Implement A Plan That Enables A Student To Earn Course Credits By Demonstrating Subject Matter Competency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1459 is now Act 872
4/4/2017