Rights and Responsibilities of Students, Providers, Enrolling Districts and MDE
Online Learning Rights & Responsibilities
Student’s Rights
v Participate in any approved OLL program.
v Enroll full-time in a comprehensive OLL school through open enrollment, charter school enrollment or through an agreement between boards.
v Enroll in supplemental OLL courses during a single school year to a maximum of 50 % of the student’s full schedule of courses per term at the enrolling district.
v Enroll in supplemental courses above 50% if the enrolling district grants permission or if an agreement is made between schools for instructional services. Students may enroll in more than 1.0 ADM for a fee.
v Have the same access to computer hardware & software as other students enrolled in the district
v Complete coursework at a grade level that’s different from the current grade
Student’s Responsibilities
v Declare district of enrollment (OLL district/charter, other public district/charter, or nonpublic).
v Notify the online learning provider of their intent to enroll within 10 days of acceptance.
v Sign statement of assurance that they have reviewed and understand expectations of OLL enrollment.
v Enroll in supplemental OLL courses no later than the midpoint of the enrolling district’s term.
v Adjust class schedule at enrolling district (reduce instructional contact) for supplemental OLL enrollment.
v Complete the course(s)
OLL Program’s Rights
v Provide students enrolled full-time in OLL with up to 12 semester courses, or the equivalent per year.
v Provide up to 50% of instruction through OLL per term for supplemental online learning students.
v May limit participation by board resolution
OLL Program’s Responsibilities
v Within 10 days acceptance, notify student & enrolling district of the course, credits, start date of instruction and confirm the course meets the student’s graduation requirements at their enrolling district.
v Assist students whose family qualifies for the education tax credit to acquire computer hardware or software for OLL.
v Instruct no more than 40 students in an OLL course.
v Assist student with informing enrolling district of OLL participation and course completion.
v Request MARSS student numbers from prior enrolling district or resident district.
Enrolling School’s Rights
v Reduce an OLL participant’s instruction in proportion to the OLL courses taken from other than the enrolling district
v Challenge the validity of an OLL course
Enrolling School’s Responsibilities
v Not prohibit a student from applying to enroll in OLL
v Award credit for completed coursework
v Allow students to participate in extracurricular activities
v Make available information about OLL to all interested people
Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) Rights
v Collect $250 per OLL application
v Collect $50 per course challenge to facilitate the process
MDE’s Responsibilities
v Certify OLL providers
v Develop, publish and maintain a list of approved providers
v Review challenges to the validity of a course
v Calculate and pay aid to approved programs
v Provide staff support to the OLL Advisory Council
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