A distance learning official argues that charging parents for failed online classes is excessive and unfair to struggling families
Alyssa Martin, the state director for the Center for Distance Education, spoke out against this idea. She pointed out that many families already face challenges like health issues and bullying. Charging them for failed classes seems unfair, especially when similar policies for in-person classes would cause outrage.
Supporters of the bill argue that more students are enrolling in online classes but not taking them seriously. Some students switch to online courses after failing tests or because they dislike their teachers. This can lead to students falling behind or even not graduating.
The bill aims to give school districts the power to create their own rules about online class access. However, the committee didn’t make any decisions on the bill during the meeting. It’s clear that this issue is still up for debate, and many are watching closely.
