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2011 Senate Bill 5142: Defining alternative learning programs
Introduced by Sen. Val Stevens, (R-Arlington) (R) on January 17, 2011
To declare that public school alternative learning programs are not home-based instruction, and to prohibits a school district from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in an alternative learning experience as a home-based instruction program. (Companion: HB 1499). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on January 17, 2011
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 16, 2011
To clarify that a school district that provides one or more ALE courses to a student is required to provide the parent or guardian, prior to the student's enrollment, with a description of the differences between home-based instruction and the enrollment option selected by the student.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 16, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 17, 2011
Declares that public school alternative learning programs are not home-based instruction, and to prohibits a school district from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in an alternative learning experience as a home-based instruction program. A school district that provides one or more ALE courses to a student is required to provide the parent or guardian, prior to the student's enrollment, with a description of the differences between home-based instruction and the enrollment option selected by the student.
Received in the House on March 1, 2011
Referred to the House Education Committee on March 1, 2011
Received in the Senate on December 7, 2011
Referred to the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee on December 7, 2011