LAC 28:CXXXIX.3705. Technical Requirements for Virtual Charter Schools

A. The following technical specifications are required for all virtual charter schools: 1. enrolled students will have access to appropriate technical access; 2. provide each student enrolled in the program with all the necessary instructional materials; 3. provide each full-time student enrolled in the program who qualifies for free or reduced-price school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, is considered economically disadvantaged for the purpose of calculating funding through the Minimum Foundation Program, or does not have a computer or internet access in his or her home with: a. all equipment necessary for participants in the virtual instruction program, including, but not limited to, a computer, computer monitor, and printer, if a printer is necessary to participate in the program; and b. access to or reimbursement for all Internet services necessary for online delivery of instruction; 4. the virtual charter school will have the appropriate license to allow student/teacher usage of the proprietary technology through a license agreement with the owner of the technology; 5. timely and appropriate technical support, as described in the charter operator’s application; 6. course technical requirements will be provided prior to enrollment; 7. the appropriate technical infrastructure to support their course offerings for effective course delivery.