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Meeting Date:
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5/31/2018 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Legislation, Rules and Policies
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Action
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Subject:
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5. Action on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy 7.37, Graduation Requirements
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments
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Proposed Update to Administrative Policy 7.37
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Administrative Policy 7.37 has been revised to reflect the 2017 Wisconsin Act 59 that eliminated the Course Options and Youth Options programs. The Youth Options statute (118.55) was renamed the Early College Credit Program (ECCP). The statute allows Wisconsin public and private high school students to take one or more courses at an institution of higher education for high school and/or college credit. Under this section, “institution of higher education” means an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, a tribally controlled college, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in the state. While technical colleges are not eligible institutions under the new program, pupils that have completed 10th grade will continue to have the option to take courses at technical colleges through a separate statute, 38.12(14) under the Start College Now program.
Clarification regarding students earning a certificate of completion has also been added. Only students with disabilities who have aged out of eligibility for services and have participated in a curriculum aligned to the Wisconsin Essential Elements may earn a certificate of completion. English Learners who have not completed unit requirements for graduation, but are of graduation age may also earn a certificate of completion.
Additionally, the mid winter graduation option is included in the policy. Other minor changes have been made to improve clarity based on feedback received.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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NA
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval by the Board, the Office of Board Governance will make and publish the necessary revisions to the policy.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the changes made to Administrative Policy 7.37, Graduation Requirements, as indicated in the attachment to this item.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer
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