H426 Summary

• Establishes the "8 in 6 Program" allowing the State Department of Education to fund summer online and online overload courses for accelerated students in grades 7-12 who complete dual credit or professional-technical education courses during 11th and 12th grade.

• State pays $225 per credit for eligible online courses, with maximum limits of 2 credits per online overload course per year, 2 credits per summer online course, 4 credits combined per year, and 8 credits combined total during program participation.

• Participation limited to 10% of students per grade level, allocated by school district then reallocated statewide if slots remain unfilled by July 1; students with prior online course completion preferred for enrollment when demand exceeds capacity.

• Eligible courses must be accredited by Idaho high school accrediting organizations; dual credit, advanced placement, and concurrent enrollment courses are excluded.

• Students must maintain a grade of "C" or better and full course load of at least 14 credits per school year to remain in program; State Board of Education authorized to promulgate implementing rules.