DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION  
SCHOOL DISTRICT PUPIL ACCOUNTING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF STATE  
AID  
(By authority conferred on the superintendent of public instruction by sections 1281  
and 1284 of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1281, MCL 380.1284, sections 6, 13, and 101 of  
1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606, MCL 388.1613 and MCL 388.1701, and Executive  
Reorganization Orders Nos. 1996-6 and 1996-7, MCL 388.993 and 388.994)  
R 340.1 Definitions.  
Rule 1. As used in these rules:  
(a) "Attendance" means the presence of a pupil on scheduled school days under the  
guidance and direction of a certificated teacher either at or away from school.  
(b) "Count date" means the pupil membership count day pursuant to section 6(7) of  
1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(7) and the supplemental pupil count pursuant to section 6a  
of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606a.  
(c) "Early college high school" or "middle college" means a public high school  
designed to allow a pupil to earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree or  
up to 2 years of transferable college credits.  
(d) "Enroll" or "register" means the act of a pupil appearing in person at a school at any  
time during the current school term with an intent to attend the school. This enrollment  
or registrative process of entrance constitutes the act of becoming a pupil of the school  
district. A pupil unable to appear in school due to physical incapacity or illness, attested  
to by a physician or equivalent licensed authority, may be enrolled by an agent of the  
school district who personally contacts the pupil.  
(e) "Online learning" means a structured learning activity that utilizes technology with  
intranet or internet-based tools and resources as the delivery method for instruction,  
research, assessment, and communication.  
(f) "School district" or "district" means "district" as defined under section 3 of 1979  
PA 94, MCL 388.1603.  
History: 1979 AC; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.2 Pupils to be counted in membership.  
Rule 2. (1) To be counted in membership on the count dates, a pupil shall be enrolled  
and in regular daily attendance in the school district and maintain such status of  
enrollment on the count day as provided by statute or these rules.  
(2) A pupil who is enrolled and in attendance in a district prior to the count day, but is  
not in attendance in the district on the count day and is enrolled and in attendance in  
another district on the count day, shall not be counted in the former district but shall be  
counted in the membership in the latter district.  
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(3) A pupil who is enrolled and in attendance on the count day in more than 1 district  
shall be counted on a pro rata basis based upon the time of attendance in each district on  
the count day.  
(4) A pupil who is enrolled part-time in more than 1 district on the count day shall be  
counted in membership pursuant to R 340.7.  
(5) A pupil who is enrolled in more than 1 district with a full-time schedule in each  
district and is in attendance in more than 1 such district on the count day shall be  
counted in membership in each district on a pro rata basis based upon the time of  
attendance in each district on the count day.  
(6) A part-time pupil who is enrolled in a class that is part of a series of classes, but  
who is enrolled in less than the full series of classes, such as a pupil enrolled in 1 class in  
a series of 3 6-week classes, shall be counted for the class on a pro rata basis. The  
calculation of the full-time equivalency for that class shall be equal to the number of  
hours for which the class is scheduled divided by the number of hours for which a full-  
time equated pupil is scheduled.  
(7) The membership of a pupil who is regularly enrolled in the public schools while  
in attendance at religious instruction classes for not more than 2 class hours per week,  
off public school property during school hours upon written request of the parent,  
guardian, or person in loco parentis, is not affected by such released time.  
(8) A foreign student or a foreign exchange student residing in the district may be  
counted in membership as provided by these rules. A foreign student or foreign  
exchange student residing in the district who has met the age requirements and has not  
obtained a high school diploma pursuant to section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1606(4) may be counted in membership.  
(9) A pupil whose residence is within the boundaries of the school district or whose  
residence for educational purposes is prescribed by law to be within the school district  
may be counted in membership. A pupil who is 18 years of age or older may establish  
his or her own residence for educational purposes.  
(10) A pupil whose residence is in another school district, if the enrolling district  
has the approval of the resident district to count the pupil in membership or the pupil  
meets 1 of the conditions under section 6(4) or section 6(6) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1606(4) or 388.1606(6), may be counted in membership.  
(11) A homebound or hospitalized pupil receiving instruction as a result of a medical  
condition under section 109 of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1709, from either the district  
the pupil is enrolled in or the intermediate school district in a non-special education  
homebound program may be counted in membership if both of the following  
provisions are satisfied:  
(a) A minimum of 2 45-minute periods of individualized instruction per week are given.  
(b) The instruction is provided by a certificated teacher.  
(12) An eligible special education pupil who is receiving homebound or hospitalized  
instruction from either the district in which the pupil is enrolled or the intermediate  
school district pursuant to R 340.1746 may be counted in membership.  
(13) A pupil receiving home-based instruction (in the pupil's home or otherwise  
apart from the general school population) as a result of a mandatory suspension or  
expulsion under sections 1311(2) or 1311a of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1311(2) or MCL  
380.1311a, from either the district in which the pupil is enrolled or the intermediate  
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school district, may be counted as a full-time equated pupil in membership if all of the  
following are met:  
(a) A minimum of 2 nonconsecutive hours of individualized instruction is given per  
week under the supervision of a certificated teacher.  
(b) The instruction is provided by a certificated teacher in a 1-to-1 environment.  
(c) Instructional materials, resources, and supplies, except computers, are comparable  
to those provided in the district's alternative education program.  
(d) Course content is comparable to that of the alternative education program.  
(e) Credit earned is awarded to the pupil and placed on the pupil's transcript.  
(f) Virtual learning or online learning may be used to supplement the pupil  
instructional time requirement. The district shall comply with the virtual learning  
requirements under R 340.11. The teacher shall be in weekly contact with the pupil to  
assess the pupil's progress.  
(g) Postsecondary dual enrollment under R 340.17 may be used to supplement the pupil  
instructional time requirement of subrule (13)(a) of this rule.  
(14) A pupil receiving instruction in an alternative education program or strict  
discipline academy as a result of a mandatory suspension or expulsion under sections  
1311(2) or 1311a of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1311(2) or MCL 380.1311a, from  
either the district in which the pupil is enrolled or the intermediate school district, may  
be counted in membership.  
(15) A pupil receiving home-based instruction (in the pupil's home or otherwise  
apart from the general school population) as a result of disciplinary action that is  
not a mandatory suspension or expulsion under section 1311(2) or 1311a of 1976 PA  
451, MCL 380.1311(2) and MCL 380.1311a,  
from either the district the pupil is enrolled or the intermediate school district, may be  
counted in membership on a pro rata basis pursuant to section 6(4)(u) of 1979 PA 94,  
MCL 388.1606(4)(u) if all of the following are met:  
(a) A minimum of 2 nonconsecutive hours of pupil instruction is given per week under  
the supervision of a certificated teacher.  
(b) Instructional materials, resources, and supplies, except computers, are comparable  
to those provided in the district's alternative education program.  
(c) Course content is comparable to that of the alternative education program.  
(d) Credit earned is awarded to the pupil and placed on the pupil's transcript.  
(e) Virtual learning or online learning may be used to supplement the pupil  
instructional time requirement. The district shall comply with the virtual learning  
requirements under R 340.11. The teacher shall be in weekly contact with the pupil to  
assess the pupil's progress.  
(f) Postsecondary dual enrollment under R 340.17 may be used to supplement the pupil  
instructional time requirement in subrule (15)(a) of this rule and may be used in the  
calculation of a pupil's full-time equated membership.  
(16) A pupil whose parents live on land in this state over which the federal  
government has exclusive jurisdiction may be included in membership in the school  
district which the pupil attends and shall be counted as a tuition pupil. However, if the  
land has been attached to a school district as prescribed by law, then the pupil is a  
resident of the district entitled to all the educational rights and privileges of other  
resident children.  
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(17) A pupil placed in a state institution by the pupil's parent or legal guardian shall be  
counted in membership as a resident of the educating school district or intermediate  
school district.  
(18) A student with a disability, as defined in R 340.1702 to R 340.1717, who is  
enrolled in regular daily attendance and who is receiving instruction in a school district  
or intermediate school district operating a special education program approved by the  
department of education, may be counted in membership.  
(19) A pupil who is a homeless child under the McKinney-Vento Homeless  
Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq., may be counted in membership.  
(20) A nonpublic or home school pupil may enroll in nonessential elective courses in  
grades 1 to 12 in a district and be counted for the purposes of membership on a pro-rata  
basis pursuant to section 166b of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1766b. All of the following  
apply:  
(a) Nonessential elective courses include, but are not limited to, band, art, music,  
drama, computer technology, life skills, career and technical education, physical  
education, driver's education and advanced placement level courses. A district shall  
not enroll a nonpublic or home school pupil in essential courses.  
(b) Essential courses include, but are not limited to mathematics, reading, English,  
social studies, science, writing, the constitution of the United States, the constitution of  
the state of Michigan, and the history and present form of civil government of the United  
States, the state of Michigan, and the political subdivisions and municipalities of the state  
of Michigan.  
(c) For membership purposes, a nonpublic or home school pupil may enroll in a  
special education resource and categorical program classroom that provides support  
and not core curriculum.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.3 Pupils not to be counted in membership.  
Rule 3. Pupils not to be counted in membership on the count date include all of the  
following:  
(a) A pupil who moves out of the district before the count date unless otherwise  
provided by statute or these rules.  
(b) A pupil who is a resident of another school district or resident of another state or  
foreign country unless otherwise provided by statute or these rules.  
(c) All others who do not meet the requirements of these rules.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.4 Schools of choice.  
Rule 4. (1) A nonresident pupil who is enrolled on the count date pursuant to  
sections 105 or 105c of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1705 or MCL 388.1705c may be counted  
in membership.  
(2) For the district to enroll and count a nonresident pupil who is eligible for  
special education programs and services in membership pursuant to section 105c of  
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1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1705c, the district shall have a written agreement pursuant  
to section 105c(19) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1705c(19).  
(3) A pupil who becomes eligible for special education programs and services after  
the pupil has been enrolled and attending a nonresident district pursuant to section  
105c of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1705c may be counted in membership if the district  
obtains a written agreement pursuant to section 105c(19) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1705c(19). If a written agreement cannot be obtained, then the pupil shall not be  
counted in membership beginning on the next count date following the determination  
of eligibility for special education.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.5 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.6 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.7 Computation of membership.  
Rule 7. (1) The computation of a full-time equivalency shall comply with sections  
6(4), 6(8), 51a, 101, 109, 163a and 166b of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4), MCL  
388.1606(8), MCL 388.1651a, MCL 388.1701, MCL 388.1709, MCL 388.1763a and  
MCL 388.1766b.  
(2) A part-time pupil in membership on the count dates is counted in the amount  
computed on the pro rata basis provided in statute or these rules.  
(3) Except as provided in subrule (2) of this rule, a pupil enrolled in and attending  
classes in more than 1 school district on the count day shall be counted as a part-time  
member by each school district. The part-time membership shall be equal to the  
number of hours scheduled and enrolled in each district divided by the total number of  
hours scheduled and enrolled in all districts. However, if the total number of hours  
scheduled and enrolled in all districts is less than the number of hours specified in  
section 101(3) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701(3), the part-time memberships shall be  
equal to the number of hours scheduled and enrolled in each district divided by the  
number of hours specified in section 101(3) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701(3).  
(4) For a pupil receiving instruction in both a public school academy and in a district or  
intermediate district, the membership shall be calculated pursuant to section 6(4) of  
1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
(5) A pupil shall attend each of the classes in which the pupil is enrolled on the  
pupil membership count dates in order to have that class time used in the calculation of  
the pupil's full-time equivalency pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1606(8). To calculate full-time equivalency, attendance shall be taken on a class-  
by-class basis for a high school pupil or for any other pupil who passes from class  
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to class individually, not as an entire class. In addition, pupils enrolled in a program  
with a block schedule shall be accounted for on a class-by-class basis. For classes on  
a pupil's schedule not scheduled on the count date, attendance is required on the day  
immediately following the count date on which the classes are scheduled.  
(6) A pupil with an excused absence on the count date who attends each class within  
30 calendar days shall have that class time used in the calculation of the pupil's full-  
time equivalency. A pupil with an unexcused absence who was in attendance prior to  
the count date and attends class within 10 school days shall have that class time used  
in the calculation of the pupil's full-time equivalency. A pupil who was suspended or  
expelled who was in attendance prior to the count date and attends class within 45  
calendar days shall have that class time used in the calculation of the pupil's full-time  
equivalency.  
(7) An eligible pupil enrolled and attending an eligible postsecondary institution  
pursuant to 1996 PA 160, MCL 388.511 to MCL 388.524 or 2000 PA 258, MCL  
388.1901 to MCL 388.1913 shall comply with the requirements of R 340.17 and R  
388.151 to R 388.155. The pupil may be considered a full-time equated pupil if 1 of the  
following is met:  
(a) The combined number of classes that the pupil is enrolled in and attending at the  
high school and at an eligible postsecondary institution equals the number of scheduled  
classes per day at the high school necessary to reach the minimum required hours for a  
full-time pupil. Actual hours of instruction do not need to be computed.  
(b) The combined number of classes that the pupil is enrolled in and attending at the  
high school and at an eligible postsecondary institution equals the number of scheduled  
classes per day at the high school necessary to meet the minimum instructional time  
requirements of a reduced schedule. Actual hours of instruction do not need to be  
computed.  
(c) The sum of the actual instruction hours a pupil is enrolled in at the high school and  
at an eligible postsecondary institution and the number of hours of travel time meet the  
minimum number of hours required to meet a reduced schedule.  
(8) A pupil enrolled and attending an early college high school or middle college who  
is enrolled in postsecondary courses may be considered a full-time equated pupil if 1  
of the following is met:  
(a) The combined number of classes that the pupil is enrolled in and attending at the  
high school and at an eligible postsecondary institution equals the number of scheduled  
classes per day at the high school necessary to reach the minimum required hours for a  
full-time pupil. Actual hours of instruction do not need to be computed.  
(b) The combined number of classes that the pupil is enrolled in and attending at the  
high school and at an eligible postsecondary institution equals the number of scheduled  
classes per day at the high school necessary to meet the minimum instructional time  
requirements of a reduced schedule. Actual hours of instruction do not need to be  
computed.  
(c) The sum of the actual instruction hours a pupil is enrolled in at the high school and  
at an eligible postsecondary institution and the number of hours of travel time meet the  
minimum number of hours required to meet a reduced schedule.  
(d) The pupil shall meet the postsecondary institution's definition of a full-time college  
pupil.  
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History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.8 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS.  
R 340.9 Rescinded.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 92, Eff. Aug. 3, 1977.  
R 340.10 Pupil instructional time.  
Rule 10. (1) To qualify for state aid without penalty a school district shall provide at  
least the number of hours of pupil instruction in each school year as required under  
section 101 of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701.  
(2) A district may count time toward the minimum pupil instructional hour requirement  
in a particular building, program, or grade level, without penalty, if all of the  
following are met:  
(a) Pupils and certificated teacher or teachers are present and engaged in instruction.  
(b) Instruction is scheduled and available for the entire pupil membership in a particular  
building, program, or grade level.  
(c) The course generates credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression. Subrules 3(b) to 3(h) of this rule are exempt from this requirement. In  
addition, a pupil enrolled in and attending a high school and a postsecondary institution  
who elects not to earn high school credit for the postsecondary course is exempt from this  
requirement.  
(3) A district may also count time toward the minimum pupil instructional hour  
requirement in a particular building, program, or grade level, without penalty, for any of  
the following:  
(a) Instructional time that is part of a junior reserve officer training corps (JROTC)  
program in grades 7 to 12 pursuant to section 101(7) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701(7).  
(b) A non-subject course such as seminar, achievement hour, or focused instructional  
time that is academic in nature and includes activities such as tutoring, mentoring, or  
advising, with a pupil to teacher ratio that is within the range of the regular academic  
courses for the building, but not greater that 35 pupils to 1 teacher.  
(c) A homeroom that is not a study hall if it is not more than 15 minutes in length,  
including passing time.  
(d) Not more than 2 study hall periods if supervised by a certificated teacher and the  
district provides at least 90 additional hours of pupil instruction than the number of  
hours of pupil instruction required under section 101 of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701.  
(e) A maximum of 30 minutes per day of passing time between class periods unless the  
building administrator demonstrates the need for additional passage time. Passing  
time to the first class period and from the last class period shall not be counted. Only 1  
passing time to or from lunch may be counted.  
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(f) The breakfast period and lunch period shall not be counted.  
(g) Recess of a reasonable duration may be counted if supervised by a certificated  
teacher. Passing time to or from the bus at the beginning or end of the school day shall  
not be counted for recess. The total number of minutes of recess that may be counted if  
supervised by a certificated teacher shall not exceed 30 minutes each school day.  
(h) Travel time may be counted pursuant to R 340.10a.  
(4) A pupil who has completed graduation requirements shall be deemed to have  
complied with this rule for the hours of instruction scheduled after completing the  
graduation requirements for the school year in which the graduation requirements are  
met.  
History: 1979 AC; 1984 AACS; 1988 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.10a Travel time; instructional time.  
Rule 10a. (1) A pupil in grades 9 to 12 who is enrolled in a cooperative education  
program or a special education pupil who cannot meet the minimum required hours of  
pupil instruction due to the actual travel time between instructional sites may count up  
to 3 hours of travel time per week toward the minimum required hours.  
(2) A district that can document that the actual travel time between the instructional  
sites for a pupil in subrule (1) of this rule exceeds 3 hours per week may apply to the  
department for a waiver to count additional travel time toward the minimum required  
hours of pupil instruction.  
(3) A pupil whose actual instructional time plus the actual travel time does not equal  
the minimum hours of pupil instruction required for a full-time equated membership  
is ineligible to count any travel time.  
(4) A pupil who is also enrolled in a postsecondary institution shall not be considered  
to be less than a full-time pupil if the actual travel time between the secondary  
institution and the educating district is the sole reason the pupil cannot enroll in the  
number of courses necessary to be a full-time equated membership.  
History: 2008 AACS.  
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340.11 Virtual learning, online learning or computer courses; distance  
learning; postsecondary dual enrollment virtual learning; self-scheduled virtual  
learning.  
Rule 11. (1) Virtual learning or online learning is a nontraditional method of  
receiving pupil instruction for courses that are taken through online learning or  
otherwise on a computer or other technology. Virtual learning may be offered at the  
district during the day as a scheduled class period or through distance learning,  
enrollment at a community college or university, or self-scheduled virtual learning.  
(2) Virtual learning, online learning or computer courses provided during the school  
day as part of the pupil's class schedule shall meet the following requirements to count  
these pupils in membership:  
(a) The pupil shall meet pupil membership eligibility requirements pursuant to  
section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
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(b) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or  
board of directors of a public school academy.  
(c) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression.  
(d) The pupil is in attendance in the building and in regular daily attendance  
pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(8).  
(e) There is no limit on the number of computer or internet courses that can be  
counted in membership for the pupil. A certificated teacher of record shall be in the  
classroom. However, if there is no certificated teacher, the pupil is limited to no more  
than 2 computer or internet courses taken on-site with an adult present who is not a  
certificated teacher. A mentor certificated teacher employed by the school district shall  
be assigned.  
(f) The course shall be counted in the same manner as any other in-school course.  
(3) Distance learning is provided via 2-way communication between the teacher of  
record and a group of pupils over a computer or television monitor, even though the  
teacher is physically remotely located from the pupils. The following requirements  
shall be met to count these pupils in membership:  
(a) The pupil shall meet pupil membership eligibility requirements pursuant to  
section 6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
(b) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or  
board of directors of a public school academy.  
(c) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression.  
(d) A certificated teacher and pupil shall be assigned to the distance learning course  
during the regular school day and shall appear on the pupil's class schedule. An adult  
shall be present in the classroom. If the distance learning course is provided through a  
cooperative agreement with another district(s), the certificated teacher shall be an  
employee of a school district that is part of the cooperative agreement.  
(e) There is no limit on the number of distance learning courses that can be counted in  
membership for the pupil.  
(f) The course shall be counted in the same manner as any other in-school course.  
(4) A virtual learning course taken through a community college or university  
pursuant to R 340.17 shall meet all of the following:  
(a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4)  
of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
(b) The pupil shall be concurrently enrolled and attending at least 1 course offered  
by the district in which credit is earned and regular attendance is required.  
(c) There is no limit on the number of virtual learning courses taken through a  
community college or university that can be counted in membership for the pupil.  
(5) A self-scheduled virtual learning course taken at a pupil's self-scheduled time  
and place with no regular daily attendance shall meet all of the following:  
(a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section  
388.6(4) of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
(b) The pupil shall be concurrently enrolled and attending on the pupil membership  
count day or the supplemental count day pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
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388.1606(8) during the class time designated for the course on the pupil's class  
schedule.  
(c) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or  
board of directors of a public school academy.  
(d) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression.  
(e) The teacher of record shall be identified.  
(f) An on-site mentor shall be assigned to the pupil who shall be available for  
assistance and to monitor the pupil's progress.  
certificated teacher employed by the school district.  
The on-site mentor shall be a  
(g) Each course shall count as 1 course on the pupil's class schedule and shall generate  
that portion of a full-time equivalency membership that a comparable course offered  
by the district would generate.  
(h) The district shall pay any associated tuition charges for the course(s) similar  
to the tuition requirement for postsecondary dual enrollment pursuant to section 21b  
of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1621b.  
(i) Not more than 2 of these courses may be used in the computation of a full-time  
equivalency on each of the count days.  
(j) The district may adopt additional requirements for pupils enrolled in these courses.  
History: 1979 AC; 1987 AACS; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.12 Independent study.  
Rule 12. (1) Independent study is a learning experience that is academic in nature that  
allows a pupil an opportunity for self-directed learning. The following requirements shall  
be met to count these pupils in membership:  
(a) The pupil shall meet membership eligibility requirements pursuant to section 6(4)  
of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1606(4).  
(b) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.  
(c) The pupil shall be concurrently enrolled and attending on the pupil membership  
count day or the supplemental count day pursuant to section 6(8) of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1606(8) during the class time designated for the course on the pupil's class  
schedule.  
(d) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or  
board of directors of a public school academy.  
(e) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression.  
(f) An on-site mentor shall be assigned to the pupil who shall be available for  
assistance and to monitor the pupil's progress.  
certificated teacher employed by the school district.  
The on-site mentor shall be a  
(g) Each course shall count as 1 course on the pupil's class schedule and shall generate  
that portion of a full-time-equivalency membership that a comparable course offered  
by the district would generate.  
(h) Not more than 2 of these courses may be used in the computation of a  
full-time equivalency on each of the count days.  
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(i) The district may adopt additional requirements for pupils enrolled in these courses.  
In addition, a district may choose not to offer these courses or to place greater restrictions  
on the pupils, or on the courses offered.  
(2) Independent study shall not include in-district placement under R 340.14(3).  
History: 1979 AC; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.13 Learning labs.  
Rule 13. (1) A learning lab is 1 method a district may use to deliver academic  
instruction to pupils. The teacher may provide instruction in more than 1 subject during  
the class period. Multiple levels of a subject may be taught in the same class period.  
The following requirements shall be met to count these pupils in membership:  
(a) If the learning lab is the only means of providing instruction to an entire group of  
pupils such as an alternative education program, then that learning lab shall meet the  
minimum required hours of pupil instruction or obtain a department approved waiver  
to operate fewer than the minimum required hours of pupil instruction pursuant to  
section 101 of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1701.  
(b) The course shall be approved by the board of education of a school district or the  
board of directors of a public school academy.  
(c) The course shall generate credit toward the pupil's high school diploma or grade  
progression.  
(d) A certificated teacher shall be scheduled for and present in the learning lab.  
(e) Attendance shall be taken by the pupil signing in and signing out of the learning  
lab. The certificated teacher scheduled for those hours shall sign a printed attendance  
sheet during the count period.  
(f) The learning lab shall be part of the pupil's class schedule for a specified time  
slot. A pupil shall not generate a greater portion toward 1.0 full-time equivalency for  
each course than would be generated in a normal class setting.  
(g) The pupil shall attend all scheduled classes or hours on the count date or during  
the count week. Only those hours scheduled and attended during the count week  
shall be used in the computation of a pupil's full-time equivalency. A pupil with an  
unexcused absence during the count week may be counted if the pupil attended classes  
prior to the count date and attended all hours scheduled in 1 week within 10 school  
days after the official count date. A pupil with an excused absence during the count  
week may be counted if the pupil attended all hours scheduled in 1 week within 30  
calendar days after the official count date.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.14 Experiential learning courses.  
Rule 14. (1) A pupil enrolled in an "experiential learning course" may be counted in  
membership if all of the following are met:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.  
(b) The course is taught by a certificated teacher.  
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(c) The primary responsibility of the certificated teacher of the course is teaching the  
pupil(s) during the course time frame.  
concurrently teaching another course.  
The certificated teacher shall not be  
(d) The pupil is given a grade and credit based on assessment.  
(e) Attendance is taken and documented.  
(f) The course with identified content standards and expectations is approved by the  
board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy.  
In addition, the board of education shall approve learning objectives that relate to the  
board approved curriculum and course, outlining content standards and expectations,  
and shall be progressive in nature. The learning objectives shall not be limited to  
general employability skills, such as punctuality and developing good work habits.  
(g) The course is not used solely as the 1 course requirement for eligibility to  
participate in postsecondary dual enrollment.  
(h) The pupil is limited to 1 experiential learning course per semester.  
(i) The pupil shall not replace a regular employee.  
(j) The course is a combination of instruction and direct experience.  
(2) Experiential learning courses that may be counted in membership include, but  
are not limited to, the following:  
(a) A library assistant course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of  
education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy. Pupils  
receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than pass  
or fail.  
(b) A teacher assistant course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of  
education of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy in which a  
pupil learns teaching techniques and how to tutor or mentor other students. Pupils  
receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than  
pass or fail.  
(c) A physical education teacher assistant course that is curriculum based and approved  
by the board of education of a school district or board of directors of a public school  
academy. Pupils receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is  
graded, rather than pass or fail.  
(3) Experiential learning courses that shall not be counted in membership include, but  
are not limited to, the following:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades other than 9 to 12.  
(b) A teacher's aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks such as photocopying,  
delivering and retrieving messages, taking attendance, or running errands.  
(c) A janitor aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks, such as emptying trash or  
other errands.  
(d) A cafeteria aide who is assigned to perform basic tasks, such as washing tables  
or other errands.  
(e) An office aide.  
(f) A nurse's aide.  
(4) An in-district placement under R 340.15 or R 340.16 is not an experiential  
learning course.  
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(5) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in  
an experiential learning course designed for general education pupils. The pupil  
shall meet all the requirements of this rule.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.15 Work-based learning experiences.  
Rule 15. (1) A "work-based learning experience" means a learning experience  
that is coordinated by a district through a training agreement with an employer  
providing a paid or unpaid educational experience relating to school instruction that may  
be offered as part of the pupil's schedule.  
This experience is not part of a work-based learning experience related to a state-  
approved career and technical education program under R 340.16. A pupil who  
participates in a paid or unpaid work-based learning experience may be counted in  
membership if all of the following are met:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 9 to 12.  
(b) The experience is monitored by a designated certificated teacher.  
(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-  
based learning experience.  
(d) Federal and state regulations regarding the employment of minors shall be followed.  
(e) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than ½ of the pupil's  
total full-time equivalency.  
(f) The employment of the pupil shall not exceed the maximum hours set by the  
district.  
(g) The district shall have a written training agreement in place by the pupil  
membership count date. The training agreement shall include all of the following:  
(i) Pupil's personal information including name, home address, telephone number(s),  
birth date, and emergency contact information.  
(ii) School's name, address, telephone number, and contact person.  
(iii) Employer's name, address, telephone number, and contact person.  
(iv) A list of employer, school, and pupil responsibilities.  
(v) Beginning and ending dates of the agreement.  
(vi) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.  
(vii) Beginning rate of pay, if work-based learning experience is paid.  
(viii) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district or  
the employer may also be included in the training plan defined in subrule (1)(h) of this  
rule.  
(ix) Verification that employer has worker's disability compensation and general  
liability insurance.  
(x) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, certificated teacher or  
coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor (employer). If  
the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1 document, only 1 set of  
signatures is required.  
(xi) Statement of assurance signed by the employer that pupils will not be discriminated  
against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  
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(xii) A district statement of assurance of compliance with federal laws relating to  
discrimination.  
(h) The district shall have a written training plan in place by the pupil membership  
count date. The training plan shall include all of the following:  
(i) Verification by the certificated teacher that the pupil's career or education goals as  
outlined in the pupil's education development plan relate to this placement.  
(ii) A list of performance elements or job skills that contribute to the pupil's progress  
toward a career objective. The performance elements or job skills shall be used to assess  
the pupil's progress.  
(iii) Identification of academic course(s) that generate credit towards a high school  
diploma in which the pupil is currently or previously enrolled that relates to and  
prepares the pupil for job placement.  
(iv) Signatures of the principal or his or her designee, certificated teacher or  
coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor (employer). If  
the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1 document, only 1 set of  
signatures is required.  
(i) The employer or coordinator shall maintain and verify records of the pupil's  
attendance throughout the duration of the training agreement.  
(j) A certificated teacher shall develop a regular visitation plan, after first visiting the  
employer to establish the training site, that includes at least 1 site visit every 9-week  
period.  
(2) In addition to the requirements for paid and unpaid work-based learning  
experiences for pupils, the following requirements apply to unpaid work-based learning  
experiences:  
(a) The training shall not be for more than a total of 45 hours per specific training  
experience.  
(b) The work experience shall occur during scheduled classroom time, unless an  
exception is documented. For exceptions, the training plan and agreement shall reflect  
the alternate hours and a certificated teacher shall be available to monitor this experience  
during the pupil's training hours.  
(3) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in  
a work-based learning experience designed for general education pupils. The pupil  
shall meet all the requirements of this rule.  
(4) A state-approved career and technical education program work-based learning  
experience shall comply with R 340.16.  
(5) In addition to subrules (1) to (4) of this rule, a special education work-based  
learning experience shall comply with R 340.1733(i) related to instruction and  
worksite visitation by a district employed certificated teacher.  
(6) A work-based learning experience shall not include in-district placement unless  
either of the following applies:  
(a) It is a work-based learning experience related to a state-approved career and  
technical education program under R 340.16.  
(b) It is directly related to the postsecondary career and employment goals and  
objectives in the pupil's transition services plan developed for a pupil receiving special  
education services.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
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R 340.16 Work-based learning experiences; state-approved career and  
technical education programs.  
Rule 16. (1) A "work-based learning experience related to a state-approved  
career and technical education program" means a learning experience related to a  
state-approved career and technical education program that is coordinated by a district  
through a training agreement with an employer providing an educational experience  
relating to school instruction that may be offered as part of the pupil's schedule. A state-  
approved career and technical education program is a secondary career and technical  
education program that is approved by the department for the purposes of determining  
eligibility to receive added cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL  
388.1661a.  
(2) A pupil who participates in a paid work-based learning experience related to a  
state-approved career and technical education program (capstone) may generate added  
cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be  
counted in membership if all of the following are met:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education program in  
grades 11 and 12.  
(b) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or vocationally  
certificated coordinator employed by the school district.  
(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-  
based learning experience.  
(d) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than ½ of the pupil's  
total full-time equivalency, not to exceed .5.  
(e) The employment of the pupil shall not exceed the maximum hours set by the  
district.  
(f) The pupil has successfully completed at least 6 of the 12 segments of the state-  
approved career and technical education program.  
(g) The pupil shall attend at least 1 40-minute session per week taught by a vocationally  
certificated teacher or coordinator in either of the following:  
(i) The related state-approved career and technical education classroom.  
(ii) A district-approved educational course, with academic objectives, related to the  
pupil's career and educational goals.  
(h) The pupil is employed not less than an average of 10 hours per week during the  
effective time of the training agreement.  
(i) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of this  
rule.  
(j) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.  
(k) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.  
(3) A pupil who participates in an unpaid work-based learning experience related to a  
state-approved career and technical education program may generate added cost  
funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be counted  
in membership if all of the following are met:  
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(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education  
program in grades 11 and 12.  
(b) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator  
employed by the school district.  
(c) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-  
based learning experience.  
(d) The training shall not be more than a total of 45 hours per specific training  
experience.  
(e) The work experience shall occur during scheduled classroom time, unless an  
exception is documented. For exceptions, the training plan and agreement shall reflect  
the alternate hours and a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator shall be  
available to monitor this experience during the pupil's training hours.  
(f) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of  
this rule.  
(g) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.  
(h) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.  
(4) A pupil who participates in an in-district unpaid work-based learning experience  
related to a state-approved career and technical education program may generate added  
cost funding pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be  
counted in membership if all of the following are met:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education  
program in grades 11 and 12.  
(b) A list of state-recognized career and technical education programs eligible for in-  
district placement shall be established by the department.  
(c) The work-based learning experience shall not generate more than ½ of the pupil's  
total full-time equivalency, not to exceed .5.  
(d) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator  
employed by the school district.  
(e) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-  
based learning experience.  
(f) The training shall not be for more than a total of 45 hours per specific training  
experience.  
(g) The district shall have an in-district placement agreement by the pupil  
membership count date. The in-district placement agreement shall include all of the  
following:  
(i) Pupil's personal information including name, home address, telephone number(s),  
birth date, and emergency contact information.  
(ii) Beginning and ending dates of the placement.  
(iii) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.  
(iv) A list of school and pupil responsibilities.  
(v) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district.  
(vi) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally certificated  
teacher or coordinator, pupil, and parent or legal guardian.  
(vii) The program serial number of the related state-approved career and technical  
education program.  
(h) The district shall have a training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.  
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(i) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.  
(5) An unpaid state-approved career and technical education less-than-class-  
size program provides an opportunity to pupils who, because of unique circumstances,  
do not have a program available through a regular state-approved career and technical  
education program. A pupil who participates in an unpaid work-based learning  
experience that is a less-than-class-size program may generate added cost funding  
pursuant to section 61a of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1661a and may be counted in  
membership if all of the following are met:  
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades 11 and 12.  
(b) Notification of the program is received by the department on the Friday after the  
pupil count date.  
(c) The experience is monitored by a vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator  
employed by the school district.  
(d) The pupil is eligible to receive credit towards a high school diploma for the work-  
based learning experience.  
(e) The program shall be established for a time period as defined in the program  
standards for the career and technical education program (i.e., a minimum of either  
7,200 minutes or 14,400 minutes).  
(f) Instruction for pupils shall be provided by approved less-than-class-size  
vocationally annually-authorized personnel under the jurisdiction of the employer.  
(g) The program shall have not more than 4 pupils per vocationally annually-  
authorized personnel per instructional site in the same time period.  
(h) The district shall have a written training agreement pursuant to subrule (6) of  
this rule.  
(i) The district shall have a written training plan pursuant to subrule (7) of this rule.  
(j) The district shall comply with subrules (8), (9), (10), and (11) of this rule.  
(6) The district shall have a written training agreement in place by the pupil  
membership count date. The training agreement shall include all of the following:  
(a) Pupil's personal information including name, home address, telephone number(s),  
birth date, and emergency contact information.  
(b) School's name, address, telephone number and contact person.  
(c) Employer's name, address, telephone number and contact person.  
(d) A list of employer, school, and pupil responsibilities.  
(e) Beginning and ending dates of the agreement.  
(f) The daily hours to be worked that include beginning and ending times.  
(g) Beginning rate of pay, if paid work-based learning experience.  
(h) Verification of appropriate safety instruction provided by the school district or the  
employer may also be included in the training plan.  
(i) Verification that employer has worker's disability compensation and general  
liability insurance.  
(j) The signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally certificated  
teacher or coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor  
(employer).  
If the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1  
document, only 1 set of signatures is required.  
(k) Statement of assurance signed by the employer that pupils will not be discriminated  
against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.  
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(l) A district statement of assurance of compliance with federal laws relating to  
discrimination.  
(7) The district shall have a written training plan in place by the pupil membership  
count date. The training plan shall include all of the following:  
(a) Verification by the vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator that the pupil's  
career or educational goals as outlined in the pupil's education development plan  
relate to this placement.  
(b) A list of performance elements established by the department that contribute to  
the pupil's progress toward a career objective. The performance elements shall be  
used to assess the pupil's progress.  
(b) Signatures of the principal or his or her designee, vocationally certificated  
teacher or coordinator, pupil, parent or legal guardian, and training station supervisor  
(employer).  
If the training agreement and training plan are combined into 1  
document, then only 1 set of signatures is required.  
(8) The employer or vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator shall maintain and  
verify records of the pupil's attendance throughout the duration of the training agreement  
or in-district placement agreement.  
(9) A vocationally certificated teacher or coordinator shall develop a regular  
visitation plan, after first visiting the employer to establish the training site, that includes  
at least 1 site visit every 9-week period.  
(10) Federal and state regulations regarding the employment of minors shall be  
followed.  
(11) A pupil receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in  
a work-based learning experience in a state-approved career and technical education  
program designed for pupils attending state-approved career and technical education  
programs. The pupil shall meet all the requirements of this rule.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
R 340.17 Postsecondary dual enrollment.  
Rule 17. (1) A district shall comply with the requirements of the postsecondary  
dual enrollment options act of 1996 PA 160, MCL 388.511 to MCL 388.524 and the  
career and technical preparation act of 2000 PA 258, MCL 388.1901 to MCL  
388.1913 and R 388.151 to R 388.155.  
(a) The district shall pay any associated tuition charges for the course(s) for  
postsecondary dual enrollment pursuant to section 21b of 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1621b.  
(2) The postsecondary dual enrollment options act and the career and technical  
preparation act do not prohibit a district from supporting any pupil regardless of  
eligibility under those acts. A district may elect to support college level courses or  
career preparation courses for any pupil if it is in the best interest of the pupil.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
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R 340.18 Waiver.  
Rule 18. Upon application by a district, the superintendent of public instruction may  
grant to the district a limited time waiver from these rules pursuant to section 380.1281  
of 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1281.  
History: Rescinded 1954 ACS 77, Eff. Oct. 12, 1973; 2008 AACS.  
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