Section R. 340.11 - Virtual learning, online learning or computer courses; distance learning; postsecondary dual enrollment virtual learning; self-scheduled virtual learningRule 11.
(1) Virtual learning or online learning is a nontraditional method of receiving pupil instruction for courses that are taken through online learning or otherwise on a computer or other technology. Virtual learning may be offered at the district during the day as a scheduled class period or through distance learning, enrollment at a community college or university, or self-scheduled virtual learning.(2) Virtual learning, online learning or computer courses provided during the school day as part of the pupil's class schedule shall meet the following requirements to count these pupils in membership:(a) The pupil shall meet pupil membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).(b) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy.(c) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade progression.(d) The pupil is in attendance in the building and in regular daily attendance pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(8).(e) There is no limit on the number of computer or internet courses that can be counted in membership for the pupil. A certificated teacher of record shall be in the classroom. However, if there is no certificated teacher, the pupil is limited to no more than 2 computer or internet courses taken on-site with an adult present who is not a certificated teacher. A mentor certificated teacher employed by the school district shall be assigned.(f) The course shall be counted in the same manner as any other in-school course.(3) Distance learning is provided via 2-way communication between the teacher of record and a group of pupils over a computer or television monitor, even though the teacher is physically remotely located from the pupils. The following requirements shall be met to count these pupils in membership:(a) The pupil shall meet pupil membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.160 6(4).(b) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy.(c) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade progression.(d) A certificated teacher and pupil shall be assigned to the distance learning course during the regular school day and shall appear on the pupil's class schedule. An adult shall be present in the classroom. If the distance learning course is provided through a cooperative agreement with another district(s), the certificated teacher shall be an employee of a school district that is part of the cooperative agreement.(e) There is no limit on the number of distance learning courses that can be counted in membership for the pupil.(f) The course shall be counted in the same manner as any other in-school course.(4) A virtual learning course taken through a community college or university pursuant to R 340.17 shall meet all of the following: (a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).(b) The pupil shall be concurrently enrolled and attending at least 1 course offered by the district in which credit is earned and regular attendance is required.(c) There is no limit on the number of virtual learning courses taken through a community college or university that can be counted in membership for the pupil.(5) A self-scheduled virtual learning course taken at a pupil's self-scheduled time and place with no regular daily attendance shall meet all of the following: (a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 388.6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).(b) The pupil shall be concurrently enrolled and attending on the pupil membership count day or the supplemental count day pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(8) during the class time designated for the course on the pupil's class schedule.(c) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy.(d) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade progression.(e) The teacher of record shall be identified.(f) An on-site mentor shall be assigned to the pupil who shall be available for assistance and to monitor the pupil's progress. The on-site mentor shall be a certificated teacher employed by the school district.(g) Each course shall count as 1 course on the pupil's class schedule and shall generate that portion of a full-time equivalency membership that a comparable course offered by the district would generate.(h) The district shall pay any associated tuition charges for the course(s) similar to the tuition requirement for postsecondary dual enrollment pursuant to section 21b of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1621b.(i) Not more than 2 of these courses may be used in the computation of a full-time equivalency on each of the count days.(j) The district may adopt additional requirements for pupils enrolled in these courses.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.11
1979 AC; 1987 AACS; 2008 AACS