D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2499

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 5-A2499 - DEFINITIONS
2499.1

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

Dual credit refers to the academic credit awarded at both the high school and partnering postsecondary institution after a student successfully completes a dual enrollment course.

Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement refers to the formal agreement jointly established by an LEA and partnering postsecondary institution that specifies the terms of the dual enrollment program, including mutually agreed upon eligibility requirements, student support mechanisms, admission and enrollment processes, and the rights and responsibilities assigned to the LEA, partnering postsecondary institution, dual enrollment students, and their parents or guardians.

School means any public high school, including a public charter high school.

Postsecondary institution refers to any accredited, not-for-profit, two- or four-year college or university licensed (or exempt from licensure) by the District of Columbia.

"OSSE" refers to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2499

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 1141, 1143 (September 28, 2012)
Authority: The State Superintendent of Education, pursuant to section 3(b)(11) of the District of Columbia State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code § 38-2602(b)(11) (2001 ed. & 2012 Supp.)).