Section R. 340.14 - Experiential learning coursesRule 14.
(1) A pupil enrolled in an "experiential learning course" may be counted in membership if all of the following are met:(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.(b) The course is taught by a certificated teacher.(c) The primary responsibility of the certificated teacher of the course is teaching the pupil(s) during the course time frame. The certificated teacher shall not be concurrently teaching another course.(d) The pupil is given a grade and credit based on assessment.(e) Attendance is taken and documented.(f) The course with identified content standards and expectations is approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy. In addition, the board of education shall approve learning objectives that relate to the board approved curriculum and course, outlining content standards and expectations, and shall be progressive in nature. The learning objectives shall not be limited to general employability skills, such as punctuality and developing good work habits.(g) The course is not used solely as the 1 course requirement for eligibility to participate in postsecondary dual enrollment.(h) The pupil is limited to 1 experiential learning course per semester.(i) The pupil shall not replace a regular employee.(j) The course is a combination of instruction and direct experience.(2) Experiential learning courses that may be counted in membership include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) A library assistant course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy. Pupils receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than pass or fail.(b) A teacher assistant course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy in which a pupil learns teaching techniques and how to tutor or mentor other students. Pupils receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than pass or fail.(c) A physical education teacher assistant course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy. Pupils receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than pass or fail.(3) Experiential learning courses that shall not be counted in membership include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) The pupil is enrolled in grades other than 9 to 12.(b) A teacher's aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks such as photocopying, delivering and retrieving messages, taking attendance, or running errands.(c) A janitor aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks, such as emptying trash or other errands.(d) A cafeteria aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks, such as washing tables or other errands.(4) An in-district placement under R 340.15 or R 340.16 is not an experiential learning course.(5) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in an experiential learning course designed for general education pupils. The pupil shall meet all the requirements of this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.14
Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS