Utah HB0426 amends online education service provider regulations, defining terms and setting accountability standards for local education agencies.

Utah HB0426 amends the state's online education service provider regulations by defining key terms such as "educational service provider" and "learner validated program." The bill requires local education agencies operating learner validated programs to maintain comprehensive accountability standards. It establishes minimum standards for teacher of record oversight and student progress monitoring, including documented pacing, proctored assessments, and sequential completion of coursework.

Utah HB0426 amends online education service provider regulations, defining terms and setting accountability standards for local education agencies.

Utah HB0426 amends the state's online education service provider regulations by defining key terms such as "educational service provider" and "learner validated program." The bill requires local education agencies operating learner validated programs to maintain comprehensive accountability standards. It establishes minimum standards for teacher of record oversight and student progress monitoring, including documented pacing, proctored assessments, and sequential completion of coursework.