We wanted to let you know about an important action taken today by the State Board of Education. The Board voted to rescind previously adopted emergency rules required by Senate Bill 280 (regarding online course rules).
The Board took this action today in order to allow more time for clarification from the State Legislature during the upcoming 2012 session.
Moving forward, the Board and State Department of Education personnel will draft new rules through the permanent rule making process. Using the routine rule making process, SDE will collaborate with multiple stakeholders — including CCOSA, OSSBA, other educational organizations, legislators, school district leaders and educators across the state.
The new permanent rules will provide clarification and definitions of supplemental online courses and educational appropriateness as well as guidance and answers to questions regarding local board control, staffing decisions and funding.
It is important to note that today's action does not delay the requirements of SB 280. Consequently, SDE will distribute a guidance package to school districts — including the redraft of proposed rules, fact sheets and frequently asked questions.
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Thu, November 17, 2011
by ossba