ALE Rule Change

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ALE Rule Change

ALE Rule Change

Changes to ALE rules have been finalized and will be effective August 10, 2020 with the exception of the truancy section which will take effect January 1, 2021. This rule revision includes the following changes:

Moves the rules governing ALE to chapter 392-550 WAC and simplifies WAC 392-121-182 to include only enrollment reporting requirements.
Removes the requirement to obtain a parent signature documenting the parent’s understanding of the difference between home-based instruction and ALE. A requirement to notify families of the difference at enrollment and in school/program materials remains.
Defines truancy and a truancy protocol in ALE settings (Note: This change takes effect January 1, 2021).

The following information regarding this rule revision can be found on the OSPI Rulemaking website:

A brief description of the change
CR 103
Rule language

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ALE Programs: Anissa Sharratt
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