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This bill modifies the Statewide Online Education Program by establishing a more structured approach to supporting small schools with limited course offerings. The bill requires the state board to create a prioritized funding distribution system that evaluates schools based on their demonstrated inability to provide certain courses, such as Advanced Placement or Concurrent Enrollment, due to factors like low student enrollment, geographic isolation, limited staff capacity, or financial constraints. The state board must develop an annual assessment process to identify schools with the highest needs, adjust funding priorities, and establish reporting requirements for recipient schools to document fund usage, track student participation, and measure student achievement. Additionally, the bill requires the state board to submit a report to the Education Interim Committee upon request, detailing the schools receiving funding, the basis for prioritization, student participation and achievement data, and recommendations for program improvement. The changes aim to more effectively support small schools in expanding their educational opportunities through online courses, with the modifications taking effect on July 1, 2025.

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