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This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish new rules for full-time cyber education programs offered by school districts. The legislation defines a "full-time cyber education program" as a complete course of study using technology to deliver a significant portion of instruction through the Internet or electronic means. Under the bill, if a student chooses to enroll in their school district's own full-time cyber education program, they will not be charged any tuition or fees beyond those applied to all district students. Alternatively, if a student opts to enroll in a cyber charter school, their parents or guardians will be responsible for paying the cyber charter school a per-student amount in twelve equal monthly payments. Students enrolled in a cyber charter school will not be included in their home district's average daily membership for funding purposes. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and potentially more affordable options for students seeking cyber education, while also clarifying the financial responsibilities of students, parents, school districts, and cyber charter schools. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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