HB 1633 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that the board of directors of a school district may operate digital learning programs for eligible full-time students, or eligible part-time students who meet the provisions of RCW 28A.150.350. The board of directors may also provide such programs through contract to the extent permitted under RCW 28A.150.305.

Requires digital learning programs to provide each student with: (1) Direct personal contact with certificated staff designated by either the school district or by the contractor with the approval of the school district. Direct personal contact is for the purposes of instruction, assignment review, testing, evaluation of student progress, or other learning activities. Direct personal contact may include the use of telephone, e-mail, instant messaging, interactive computer, or interactive video communication;

(2) A description of course objectives monitored by certificated staff, including information on the requirements a student must meet to successfully complete the course; and

(3) Information on the ways the course meets the school district's learning goals and, for high school courses, whether and how the course meets state and district graduation requirements.