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OK SB2319

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ann Coody

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 70 O.S. 2001, Section 1-111 to modify requirements for school days and online course implementation.

  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for online courses addressing admissions eligibility, student transfer systems, course enrollment procedures, withdrawal grace periods, individualized learning plans, and extracurricular participation.

  • Prohibits school districts from denying students enrollment in educationally appropriate courses and requires admissions processes that include input from students, parents, and school faculty.

  • Mandates online course students participate in Oklahoma School Testing Program Act assessments at schools in their district of residence and requires weekly teacher-student and monthly teacher-parent telephonic communication.

  • Allows districts to extend individual school days beyond six hours while reducing total school days, provided annual classroom instruction time meets the required 1,080 hours per year.

Legislative Description

Schools; requiring State Board of Education to adopt certain rules relating to online courses. Effective date.

Education - Common

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/06/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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