LAC 28:CXLIX.1901. Dropout Recovery Program [Formerly §2101]

A. Each school district and charter school that provides instruction to high school students may offer a dropout recovery program for eligible students. B. BESE-prescribed standards and testing requirements will apply to dropout recovery programs. C. The dropout recovery program will: 1. provide appropriate and sufficient supports for students, including tutoring, career counseling, and college counseling; 2. comply with federal and state laws and BESE policies governing students with disabilities; and 3. meet state requirements for high school graduation. D. Eligible students enrolled in a dropout recovery program will have an individual graduation plan developed by the student and the academic coach that include the following elements: 1. the start date and anticipated end date of the plan; 2. courses to be completed by the student during the academic year; 3. whether courses will be taken sequentially or concurrently; 4. state exams to be taken, as necessary; 5. expectations for satisfactory monthly progress; and 6. expectations for contact with the designated student’s academic coach.