R277-726-5. LEA Responsibilities

(1) If a program course aligns with a student's college and career plan, an LEA shall assist a student with scheduling the course if: (a) the student has completed any required prerequisites; and (b) the course is open for enrollment. (2) An LEA may not give preference to a specific online provider or LEA online program for a student course request under Subsection (1). (3) A primary LEA shall include a student's program courses in the student's schedule and enrollment records. (4) A primary LEA may only receive funding for original credit courses. (5) A primary LEA shall respond to a course credit acknowledgment in the SEATS within three business days following the Superintendent's established procedures for approval or rejection. (6)(a) A primary LEA shall determine fee waiver eligibility for participating public school students pursuant to Rule R277-407. (b) If a student qualifies for a fee waiver, the primary LEA shall provide access to a program course by: (i) allowing the student access to necessary technology in a computer lab or other space within the school building during a school period or during the regular school day; or (ii) providing the student the technology and internet access needed for participation outside of the school building. (7) A primary school shall provide participating students access to facilities necessary to participate in a program course during the regular school day. (8) If a student uses an LEA device for program courses, the LEA shall configure the device to allow access, including: (a) creating a separate user account for the student; and (b) ensuring the device allows access to an online provider's materials using the credentials provided. (9) A primary school may not restrict a participating student, regardless of the proportion of in-person versus program courses, from: (a) special education services; (b) leadership opportunities; (c) extracurricular activities; (d) co-curricular activities; (e) counseling; (f) graduation participation; (g) honors and awards; (h) school activities and events; or (i) other non-instructional services offered to all students. (10) A primary LEA shall include program course grades and credits on a student's transcript, including high school coursework completed before grade 9 using course titles and core codes. (11) A primary LEA shall inform students taking program courses about the course completion deadlines required for graduation. (12) The primary LEA has sole authority to certify graduation requirements and issue diplomas. (13) A primary LEA shall provide information about program courses: (a) in registration materials; and (b) on school and LEA websites.