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MN SF11

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2009

Primary Sponsor

Tarryl Clark

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Removes outdated language prohibiting supplemental online learning and clarifies that students may apply for full-time enrollment in approved online learning programs or enroll in supplemental online courses.

  • Requires online learning providers to notify enrolling districts within 10 days of student acceptance and mandates districts confirm or deny course eligibility within 15 days based on graduation requirements and syllabus information.

  • Limits supplemental online learning enrollment to a maximum of 50 percent of a student's full course schedule per term, with allowances for district approval or instructional service agreements to exceed this limit.

  • Requires teachers delivering online instruction to hold Minnesota licenses, instruct no more than 40 students per course unless waived by the commissioner, and provide ongoing assistance and learning assessment.

  • Establishes that the Department of Education must review and certify online learning providers based on alignment with state academic standards, and may collect fees not exceeding $250 per provider or $50 per course challenge review.

Legislative Description

Supplemental and full-time online learning providers requirements modification and clarification

Last Action

Senate: Second reading

3/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2009

Full Bill Text

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