Dual enrollment, 31.5(4)
ARC 8505C
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT[281]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to dual enrollment
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The State Board of Education hereby proposes to amend Chapter 31, “Private Instruction and Dual Enrollment,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 256.7(5).
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 299A.
Purpose and Summary
This proposed rulemaking clarifies limits on dual enrollment into public school coursework. The Department of Education received feedback that the recently adopted revision of Chapter 31 was unclear and confusing on this point.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 16, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●November 5, 2024
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the State Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 281—Chapter 4.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department of Education no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
Thomas Mayes |
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
December 31, 2024 |
Room B50 |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Rescind subrule 31.5(4) and adopt the following new subrule in lieu thereof:
31.5(4) A parent may not use dual enrollment to enroll a child in all courses but one.
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The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 12/11/2024.
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