SB 5410 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Declares the digital learning commons is the statewide coordinating entity for online learning in Washington state.

Requires the digital learning commons to: (1) Administer the state online course network;

(2) Ensure high quality education for students who are being educated through online courses provided through the statewide coordinating entity;

(3) Aggregate courses from providers of endorsed online courses;

(4) Incorporate national accreditation standards in its rubrics to endorse courses;

(5) Provide a program that gives local advisors access to the student's online course progress reports in order to monitor the student in areas such as progress, homework, and grades; and

(6) Post on its web site the criteria used to endorse online courses, a list of endorsed courses from providers, with a detailed description of each course, and the evaluations taken of the online courses.

Requires each online teacher for grades seven through twelve to be certified, certificated, or licensed to teach the grade or subjects and meet the federal no child left behind act "highly qualified" standards.