Plan would allow e-learning on snow days

COLUMBUS, Feb. 26, 2010 (AP): Ohio students who may be used to sledding or playing video games on snow days could instead be given schoolwork via computer, under a proposal from state lawmakers.

A bill offered by a bipartisan group of legislators would let schools use online lessons so as many as five school days called off for bad weather or other calamities would not have to be made up. Districts could immediately post assignments on their Web sites for students to complete within two weeks.

One of the bill's co-sponsors says students who don't have Internet access at home would receive hard copies of the lessons when classes resume.

Ohio House Education Committee Chairman Brian Williams has reacted favorably to the proposal. He says learning would keep moving during snow shutdowns.

Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com

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