LAC 28:CXXXIX.3709. Virtual Charter School Attendance

A. State-authorized virtual charter schools are required to enforce student attendance and address cases of student truancy and unexcused absences. B. Virtual charter school operators must annually submit attendance policies to the department for approval to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The state superintendent will set forth the process for attendance policy submission. C. Attendance policies for virtual schools must include: 1. a definition of the method in which attendance is measured for students enrolled at the school including, but not limited to, minimum expectations regarding active class participation, time spent connected online, and/or completion and submission of assignments; 2. a plan regarding the method in which student attendance will be recorded and enforced; and 3. a plan for providing orientation including the school attendance policy to enrolled students and parents or legal custodians, with such orientation occurring upon enrollment.