Okla. Stat. tit. 70 § 1210.722

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.
Section 1210.722 - Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION)

The Oklahoma Legislature, recognizing the advancements of technology in education, hereby establishes, if funds are made available, the Virtual Internet School in Oklahoma Network (VISION) Pilot Program for the development of a virtual internet school in the state. The purpose of the Pilot Program shall be to provide verifiable information on the advantages of web-based instructional programs. The Pilot Program shall concentrate on the development of web-based instructional programs in mathematics for all grades, beginning with the third grade. The Pilot Program shall also enable development and testing of procedures and standards so that implementation of a virtual internet school network statewide will progress smoothly.

For purposes of the Pilot Program, the virtual Internet school shall consist of web-based instructional programs delivered via standard internet connections at any one of four levels. The Pilot Program shall begin implementation at level one and shall phase in each successive level as the features are developed and can be supported. Level one consists of traditional online instruction featuring textual and graphic data. Level two consists of level one features along with audio and chat support. Level three consists of level one and two features along with one-way video support. Level four consists of level one, two, and three features along with two-way video conferencing support.

Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 1210.722

Repealed by Laws 2014 , c. 6, s. 1, eff. 11/1/2014.
Added by Laws 1999 , HB 1650, c. 225, § 2, emerg. eff. 7/1/1999; Amended by Laws 2000 , HB 2662, c. 304, § 1, emerg. eff. 6/5/2000.