Online Learning at the State Houses

It's that time of year: Legislative sessions in full swing in statehouses across the land.

We're following K-12 online learning legislation in:

* Missouri - SB 291, Allows school districts to offer courses in a virtual setting and receive state funding for virtual courses. http://www.senate.mo.gov/09info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=683252

* Illinois - HB 2448, Allows a school district to establish a remote educational program and removes "line of sight" requirements. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2448&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=44612&SessionID=76&GA=96

* Illinois - HB2591, Establishes (once and for all!) the Illinois Virtual School. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2591&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=45324&SessionID=76&GA=96

Also interesting doings in Iowa and Mississippi...more on these soon!