As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Course provider' means an entity that offers individual courses in person or online, including without limitation: (A) An online or virtual education provider;(B) A postsecondary education institution; and(C) A business or entity that offers vocational or technical course work in its field and has been authorized to provide such courses by the State Board of Education;(2) 'Eligible student' means any student who resides in Arkansas and meets at least one (1) of the following criteria:(A) Is attending a public school that does not offer the course in which the student desires to enroll, as determined by the state board; or(B) Is attending a public school that received a letter grade of 'C', 'D', or 'F', or any variation thereof, under §§ 6-15-2105 and 6-15-2106 and state board rules, and would like to take a required course through the Course Choice Program; and(3) 'Non-completion' means that an enrolled student does not receive a passing grade or credit for the course.Added by Act 2023, No. 237,§ 20, eff. 3/8/2023.
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