R277-726-6. Online Provider Responsibilities

(1) An online provider shall function as an LEA for purposes of assessment, accountability, and other program requirements when providing program services. (2) An online provider shall adhere to all program policies and procedures established by the Superintendent. (3) An online provider shall ensure that third-party program providers comply with all applicable laws and Board rules. (4) An online provider may not grade on a pass/fail basis or issue transcripts with a pass/fail grade unless a student is participating in a focused graduation pathway consistent with Rule R277-722. (5) An online provider shall record teaching assignments in USIMS by October 13 annually. (6) An online provider shall identify educators and a course start date at the time of CCA acceptance, consistent with Sections 53F-4-506 and 53F-4-508. (7) An online provider may not encourage a student to withdraw from a course and shall retain a record of any student request to withdraw, including content, date, and rationale. (8)(a) An online provider shall notify a student, parent, and school counselor of the intent to change a CCA to administrative withdrawal due to inactivity exceeding ten days. (b) If a student, parent, or school counselor fails to request reinstatement following the notification, the online provider shall withdraw the student on the sixth day after the notice is sent by changing the status of the course to administrative withdrawal, which will automatically notify the student, parent, and primary LEA of the action. (9) By June 30, an online provider shall ensure appropriate closure of each CCA through selection of a SEATS closeout status. (10)(a) An online provider may charge fees consistent with Title 53G, Chapter 7, Part 5, Student Fees, and Rule R277-407. (b) If an online provider charges fees, the provider shall: (i) notify the primary school of the fee purpose and amount; (ii) provide timely notice to parents of fees and fee waiver opportunities; (iii) post fees on the provider website and include them in course submissions; (iv) provide materials for students eligible for fee waiver; (v) comply with Rule R277-407; and (vi) provide fee waivers to eligible home school students at the online provider's expense.