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This bill addresses the use of instructional packets as an alternative method for high school students to earn academic credit. The bill defines the "packet method" as an educational approach where students receive a collection of instructional materials and work through them independently with minimal teacher instruction, primarily being assessed based on assignment completion. Local education agencies (LEAs) may award original or replacement credit through this method, but with specific restrictions: the packet must be approved by the LEA or recommended by the state board, and students cannot use the packet method to improve a previous course grade. The bill requires LEAs to assign a distinct course name and number for packet-method credits and track the number of packets used each school year. The state board must establish standards for packet use, maintain a list of approved packets, and annually report to the Education Interim Committee the number of students receiving credit through this method. The bill also specifies that students can only improve grades through traditional grade replacement by repeating a teacher-led course or enrolling in a comparable course. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and include a sunset provision that repeals the reporting requirement on July 1, 2028.

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