53G-7-215. Personalized, competency-based learning -- Recommendations -- Coordination.

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Effective 5/5/2021

(1)As used in this section, "personalized, competency-based learning" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53F-5-501 .

(2)A local school board or a charter school governing board may establish a personalized, competency-based learning program.

(3)A local school board or charter school governing board that establishes a personalized, competency-based learning program shall:

(a)establish assessments to accurately measure competency;

(b)provide the assessments to an enrolled student at no cost to the student;

(c)award credit to a student who demonstrates competency and subject mastery;

(d)submit the competency-based standards to the state board for review; and

(e)publish the competency-based standards on its website or by other electronic means readily accessible to the public.

(4)A local school board or charter school governing board may:

(a)on a random lottery-based basis, limit enrollment to courses that have been designated as competency-based courses;

(b)waive or adapt traditional attendance requirements;

(c)adjust class sizes to maximize the value of course instructors or course mentors;

(d)enroll students from any geographic location within the state; and

(e)provide proctored online competency-based assessments.

Amended by Chapter 129 , 2021 General Session