Summary Maryland SB 283 (Open States or Maryland Legislature) establishes that the Maryland Advisory Council for Virtual Learning must consist of certain members, including two representatives of virtual learning providers, one school teacher engaged in digital instruction, and one parent of a student participating in digital learning opportunities. Among other things it also establishes the…
In Plain English: ME LD 1509
Summary Maine LD 1509 (Open States or Maine Legislature) establishes the Digital Literacy Fund Z130. The fund will provide support for the development of a technical assistance program that designs instructional materials for promoting digital literacy, as well as teacher professional development and training in the use of online learning resources. The program will also…
18 Apr 2014
In Plain English: AK SB 18
Summary Alaska SB 18 (Open States or Alaska Legislature) is the state’s capital budget for the fiscal year 2014. The budget includes numerous appropriations to schools for the purchase of educational technology equipment and software. Legislative Analysis AK SB 18 includes numerous appropriations to schools for the purchase of a wide variety of educational technology…
14 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WA SB 5946
Summary Washington SB 5946 (Open States or Washington Legislature) makes changes to the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs, defining three types of ALE courses and setting forth guidelines for how these courses should be administered and funded. Legislative Analysis Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs provide a way for students to be enrolled in public education…
2 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WA SB 5496
Summary Washington SB 5496 (Open States or Washington Legislature) sets forth guidelines for authorizing approval of online school programs in private schools. Legislative Analysis WA SB 5496 sets forth the following guidelines for private school online programs: If a private school approved by the State Board of Education seeks approval to offer and administer an…
2 Apr 2014
In Plain English: ID SB 1028
Summary Idaho SB 1028 (Open States or Idaho Legislature) ends the pilot phase for the Mastery Advancement Program and removes language limiting the availability of the program to school districts, as well as the duration of the program. Legislative Analysis SB 1028 revises Idaho Code to end the pilot phase of the Mastery Advancement Program…
25 Mar 2014
In Plain English: AK HB 65
Summary Alaska HB 65 (Open States or Alaska Legislature) is the state appropriations bill for the fiscal year 2013-2014. It allocates $1.1 million for Alaska’s Learning Network. Legislative Analysis AK HB 65 appropriates $1.1 million for Alaska’s Learning Network, a consortium partnering with all of Alaska’s school districts to offer high-quality online learning opportunities statewide….
21 Mar 2014
2013 Digital Learning Report Card Signals Progress in High-Quality Digital Learning Options
WASHINGTON – Digital Learning Now!, a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released its 2013 Digital Learning Report Card. The Report Card measures and grades K-12 education policies in each of the nation’s 50 states against the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning. “It’s encouraging to see the number…
13 Mar 2014