Summary Washington HB 1872 (Open States or Washington Legislature) establishes a comprehensive initiative to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through multiple strategies and statewide partnerships. Legislative Analysis WA HB 1872 sets forth a comprehensive plan to improve opportunities and outcomes in the STEM disciplines….
In Plain English: WA HB 1472
Summary Washington HB 1472 (Open States or Washington Legislature) requires high schools to approve AP computer science courses to be counted towards math and science requirements for graduation. Legislative Analysis Even though nearly 65,000 Washington students enrolled in high school computer science courses in 2011-2012, fewer than 1200 enrolled in AP computer science courses. This…
11 Feb 2014
In Plain English: WA HB 1076
HB 1076 (Open States or Washington Legislature) expands participation in innovation academy cooperatives by allowing students whose home district does not offer the innovation academy to transfer into a district that offers those cooperative schools. The bill discriminates against online-only classes and stipulates that a student must enroll in classes other than just online. Legislative…
6 Feb 2014
DLN State Report 4.26.13
United States U.S. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel wants to overhaul the E-Rate program to guarantee online access for schools and students as the demand for web use rises, according to Education Week. Commissioner Rosenworcel called for the creation of an “E-rate 2.0.” Rosenworcel cited the mounting pressure on school districts by online common-core assessments and…
3 May 2013
DLN State Report 3.15.2013
Arkansas Bill: HB 1785 Status: 03/07/2013 – House — Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10 Arkansas HB 1785, sponsored by Rep. Dan Douglas, R-Bentonville, was introduced on March 7 and referred to the House…
16 Mar 2013
Digital Learning Now! State Report
Illinois Bill: HB 3307 Status: 02/26/2013 – House Referred to Rules Committee Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 5, 6 Sponsored by Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, was introduced on February 26 and referred to the Rules Committee. This bill would create the K-12 state virtual school and begin offering courses in the summer 2014 term. It would:…
12 Mar 2013
Digital Learning Now! State Report: Washington HB 1423
Washington Bill: HB 1423 Status: 03/01/2013 – Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Relevant Elements: 7 Passed the House Education Committee on February 22 as a substitute. It would provide a single, consistent set of laws, rules, and procedures for schools and school districts seeking to offer online learning for students….
7 Mar 2013