Section R. 340.12 - Independent studyRule 12.
(1) Independent study is a learning experience that is academic in nature that allows a pupil an opportunity for self-directed learning. The following requirements shall be met to count these pupils in membership: (a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).(b) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.(c) 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.(d) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy.(e) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade progression.(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) Not more than 2 of these courses may be used in the computation of a full-time equivalency on each of the count days.(i) The district may adopt additional requirements for pupils enrolled in these courses. In addition, a district may choose not to offer these courses or to place greater restrictions on the pupils, or on the courses offered.(2) Independent study shall not include in-district placement under R 340.14(3).Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.12