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House committee advances bill requiring teacher‑of‑record oversight for online and learner‑validated programs
Summary
The House education committee adopted and favorably recommended the first substitute to HB 4‑26, which requires LEAs operating alternative or online 'learner validated' programs to designate a licensed teacher of record responsible for student identity verification, progress tracking and ensuring alignment to standards while preserving LEA discretion on reporting methods.
Representative Walter told the Education Committee that HB 4‑26 (first substitute) is designed to give local education agencies clearer responsibility for oversight of online and other learner‑validated programs while preserving family choice and LEA flexibility. "The teacher of record would verify student identity and progress, so we'd make sure it's the student's own work," he said, describing minimum interaction expectations and LEA control over student‑to‑teacher ratios.
The sponsor framed the bill as a response to audits of LEAs operating alternative models, saying the legislation stops…
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