Video Programming in Schools

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to define the use of video programming in schools. (1) The school term and the school day shall meet the requirements pursuant to state laws and regulations. Time allocated to the general mandatory use, by all or a major portion of students enrolled in a school, of a video or audio program or other offering which is not directly related to the curriculum of the school and the class may not be considered in meeting the eligibility requirements for state aid pursuant to applicable state laws and regulations or the minimum school term requirements pursuant to applicable state laws and regulations. (2) School districts may not count toward meeting the time allocations for a course the time allocated to the general mandatory use, by all or a major portion of the students enrolled in the course, of a video or audio program or other offering which is not directly related to the curriculum of the class. AUTHORITY: sections 163.021 and 171.031, RSMo 2000 and 161.092, RSMo Supp. 2002.* Original rule filed Oct. 29, 2002, effective April 30, 2003. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002; 163.021, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998; and 171.031 RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1993.