Illinois HB0059 amends the School Code to establish guidelines for remote educational programs, including student eligibility, program requirements.

HB0059 amends the School Code to mandate that school boards adopt policies for remote educational programs, allowing students to participate if they provide an employee pay stub, have a medical need, or need to care for a family member. The policy must include criteria for determining student eligibility, limitations on participation, and a description of the remote educational plan. The plan must be approved by the school district and a person authorized to enroll the student, and include specific achievement goals, assessments, and interaction schedules.

Illinois HB0059 amends the School Code to establish guidelines for remote educational programs, including student eligibility, program requirements.

HB0059 amends the School Code to mandate that school boards adopt policies for remote educational programs, allowing students to participate if they provide an employee pay stub, have a medical need, or need to care for a family member. The policy must include criteria for determining student eligibility, limitations on participation, and a description of the remote educational plan. The plan must be approved by the school district and a person authorized to enroll the student, and include specific achievement goals, assessments, and interaction schedules.