53G-2-501. Definitions.

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Effective 5/6/2026

(1)"Educational service provider" means a third-party entity contracted by an LEA to provide:

(a)courses or instructional services that:

(i)generate average daily membership for the LEA; or

(ii)count toward graduation requirements; or

(b)curriculum, grading services, or educator services for courses described in Subsection (1)(a) .

(2)"Learner validated program" means an educational program specifically designed for competency-based or self-paced learning where:

(a)student participation is measured by demonstrated academic progress and completion of learning objectives, rather than by attendance at scheduled instructional periods; and

(b)the LEA has established a written policy that:

(i)defines:

(A)continuing enrollment measurement requirements;

(B)standards for demonstrating academic progress;

(C)methods for calculating equivalent instructional hours; and

(D)procedures for ensuring equivalent educational rigor and support as provided in attendance validated programs; and

(ii)meets any additional criteria the state board requires.

(3)"Online course" means a course delivered primarily through digital or internet-based platforms where instruction occurs outside a traditional classroom setting.

(4)"Teacher of record" means a licensed educator employed by the LEA who:

(a)has direct responsibility for a student's educational progress;

(b)maintains oversight of curriculum quality and alignment with state standards; and

(c)documents the student's academic participation and progress.

Enacted by Chapter 199 , 2026 General Session