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This bill enhances the Statewide Online Education Program by improving reporting, transparency, and accountability for online course providers. The bill requires the state board to develop a more comprehensive performance report for online course providers, including additional metrics such as student grade distributions, completion rates, satisfaction surveys, and quality improvement plans. It mandates the creation of a standardized performance evaluation report card to be published annually. The bill also modifies the state board's online education website to include a centralized registration system that allows parents and students to easily register for online courses and automatically share registration information with providers. Additionally, the legislation expands the information that online course providers must display on their websites, requires the state board to develop new administrative rules for program management, and sets a timeline for creating a communication dashboard to help monitor student progress. The bill aims to increase transparency, improve course quality, and provide more comprehensive information to students, parents, and educators about online education options. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing providers time to adapt to the new requirements.

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