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603 CMR 52.00

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Virtual Schools

Section:

  • 52.01: Purpose
  • 52.02: Definitions
  • 52.03: General Provisions
  • 52.04: Applications for and Granting of Certificates
  • 52.05: Student Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention
  • 52.06: Board of Trustees and Staff
  • 52.07: Funding
  • 52.08: Reporting Requirements and Ongoing Review
  • 52.09: Complaint Procedure
  • 52.10: Amendments of Certificates
  • 52.11: Renewal of Certificates
  • 52.12: Conditions, Probation, Suspension, Revocation, and Non-Renewal
  • 52.13: Single District Virtual School
  • 52.14: Severability Clause
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Adopted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: May 23, 2023

52.01: Purpose

(1) Purpose. The purpose of 603 CMR 52.00 is to provide uniform rules and procedures governing the establishment and operation of Commonwealth of Massachusetts virtual schools and single district virtual schools.

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Last Updated: June 30, 2023

 
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