SB 5828-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Finds that the state rules used by school districts to support some digital learning courses were adopted before these types of courses were created, so the rules are not well-suited to the funding and delivery of digital instruction.

Declares an intent to clarify the funding and delivery requirements for digital learning courses.

Provides that, under RCW 28A.150.260, the superintendent of public instruction shall revise the definition of a full-time equivalent student to include students who receive instruction through digital programs. Digital programs mean electronically delivered learning that occurs primarily away from the classroom. The superintendent of public instruction has the authority to adopt rules to implement the revised definition beginning with the 2005-2007 biennium for school districts claiming funding for the programs.