(1) As used in this section:

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(a) ‘Accelerated learning entity’ means an entity that:

(A) Assists school districts and high schools in providing accelerated learning options that lead to college credit; or

(B) Provides standardized testing related to accelerated learning options that lead to college credit.

(b) ‘Accelerated learning options’ has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the State Board of Education.

(2) For the purpose of assisting school districts and high schools in increasing the availability of accelerated learning options, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make available the information described in subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(3) To the extent that accelerated learning entities provide information to the Superintendent of Public Instruction about resources and the various means for offering or providing access to accelerated learning options, the superintendent shall ensure that the information is published on the website of the Department of Education and is updated annually.

(4) To the extent that accelerated learning entities provide information to the Superintendent of Public Instruction about accelerated learning options made available by high schools, the superintendent shall ensure that each high school that offers or provides access to accelerated learning options in three or fewer subjects is contacted annually and is provided with information about resources and the various means for offering or providing access to accelerated learning options. [2012 c.10 § 1]