Relating to private instruction

The bill modifies the provision to allow the initiative to provide distance learning to students receiving private instruction, with the fees to be established for and paid by the parent, guardian, or legal custodian providing the private instruction. The bill requires that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child of compulsory attendance age placed under competent private instruction by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian submit to the school district of residence a report that states the name and age of the child and the period of time the child has been or will be under competent private instruction and includes an outline of course study and texts used, and the name and address of the instructor, and evidence of immunization. The bill also requires the parent, guardian, or legal custodian to ensure that the child is evaluated annually, and to ensure that the results of the child’s annual evaluation are reported to the school districts. The bill eliminates language that establishes an option for independent private instruction under Code chapter 299A and makes corresponding changes. The bill modifies the definition of “competent private instruction” to include instruction by or under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian.178A, which allows a parent, guardian, or legal custodian who is providing competent private instruction to a student to teach the student driver education provided the parent, guardian, or legal custodian has a valid driver’s license that permits unaccompanied driving and has a clear driving record for the previous two years.