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Rules for Remote Learning Programs in Illinois Schools
This bill requires schools to let students apply for remote learning if they provide proof of employment, have a medical need like pregnancy, or must care for family members.
What This Bill Does
- Schools must allow students to apply for remote programs if the student provides an employee pay stub.
- Schools must allow applications from students with a medical need, including pregnancy.
- Schools must accept requests from students who need to care for family members, including their own children.
- Each student in a remote program needs a written plan approved by the school and the person authorized to enroll them.
Who It Names or Affects
- Students in Illinois public schools
- Parents or guardians who can enroll students
- School districts that run remote education programs
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not say exactly how many days a student can learn from home.
- It is unclear if this applies to private schools or charter schools.