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requirements of this act and that meets the applicable

requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public

Law 88-352, 78 Stat. 241).

"Online course." A course of study that uses technology to

provide asynchronous learning, blended-learning or synchronous

learning to students through the Internet or other electronic

means. The term may include supporting materials related to the

course. The term does not include a platform that offers free

lectures, language lessons and audiobooks from universities and

museums.

"Provider." A nonprofit or for-profit organization,

business, institution of higher education or school entity which

has submitted one or more online courses to the department for

inclusion in the clearinghouse established under this article.

"School entity." A school district, joint school district,

charter school, regional charter school, cyber charter school,

intermediate unit or area career and technical school.

"Secretary." The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth.

"Synchronous learning." Student participation in a cyber

course at the same time, but in a different location, as the

instructor and other students.

Section 1502- K. Clearinghouse for online course offerings.

(a) Duty to establish.--The department shall establish a

central online clearinghouse which shall at a minimum include an

online database of kindergarten through grade 12 online courses

and shall be accessible by school entities, nonpublic schools,

home education programs and the general public. The

clearinghouse shall offer the following:

(1) Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year and each

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