PI 40.07(1)(e)
(e) The school board may deny high school credit for a postsecondary course taken under this chapter if it repeats the postsecondary course content for which a pupil has already taken and failed.
PI 40.07(1)(f)
(f) The school board shall process or evaluate a postsecondary course taken for high school credit under this chapter using the same criteria in which a school board would approve a course to be offered at the school district for credit towards graduation.
PI 40.07(1m)
(1m) Determination of comparable course. The school board shall determine if the postsecondary course taken for high school credit is comparable to a course offered in the school district. The term "comparable"under this subdivision means all of the following:
PI 40.07(1m)(a)
(a) The high school course is offered during the period of time after the pupil notifies the school board of his or her intention to participate in the youth options program under
s. PI 40.04 (1) (a) 2. or
5. and prior to the pupil's graduation.
PI 40.07(1m)(c)
(c) The high school course content, as determined by curriculum guides, expectations, goals, scope and sequence, is 80% equivalent to the content of the postsecondary course as determined by the postsecondary course syllabus, if available, and course description.
PI 40.07(2)
(2) Number of high school credits granted for a postsecondary course. A postsecondary course taken under the youth options program and approved for high school credit shall be granted 1/4 high school credit per 1 semester credit offered by a postsecondary course.
PI 40.07(3)
(3) Condition for receiving high school credit. In order for a pupil to receive high school credit for a course taken at an IHE under the youth options program, a pupil shall successfully complete a postsecondary course and receive a passing grade.
PI 40.07 Note
Note: Additional guidelines in the form of a question and answer document may be obtained at no charge by writing to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Youth Options Program, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 or by visiting the Youth Options website at
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions/youthop1.html PI 40.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1992, No. 442, eff. 11-1-92; am. (1) (a), (b) (intro.), (c), (2) and (3), renum. (1m) (a) (intro.) 1. to 3. to be (1m) (intro.) (a) to (c) and am. (1m) (a), r. (1m) (b),
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98;
CR 06-094: am. (1) (c),
Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07.
PI 40.08(1)(a)(a) A pupil participating in the youth options program may file an appeal of a school board's decision under
s. PI 40.04 (3) (c), regarding satisfaction of high school graduation requirements, the number of high school credits to be awarded, or the comparability of courses to the state superintendent within 30 days after the school board's decision.
PI 40.08(1)(b)
(b) All appeals under this section shall be in writing and shall include a copy of the notice under
s. PI 40.04 (1) (a) 2. or
5. The appeal shall specify what decision is being appealed, the specific reasons for the appeal and any other facts relevant to the appeal including the course syllabus, if available, the number, length and description of the postsecondary class periods per week as well as the relevance of the postsecondary course to the pupil's course of study or occupational goals. All appeals shall be signed by the appellant or the representative of the appellant. If the appellant is a minor, the appeal shall also be signed by his or her parent or guardian.
PI 40.08(1)(c)
(c) If the appeal is filed by the representative under
par. (b), the representative shall file a notice of representation to the state superintendent which shall include written consent of the appellant and the parent or guardian if required in
par. (b).
PI 40.08(1)(d)
(d) Failure of the appellant to file an appeal within the time period specified in s.
118.55 (3) (b), Stats., and this chapter deprives the state superintendent of jurisdiction in the matter.
PI 40.08(2)(a)(a) As soon as possible, upon receipt of a written appeal filed under
sub. (1), the state superintendent shall acknowledge receipt of the appeal in writing to the appellant and shall send a copy of the appeal to the school board.
PI 40.08(2)(b)
(b) The state superintendent shall base his or her decision on the guidelines under
s. PI 40.07 and shall use any or all of the following procedures which he or she determines to be appropriate in the appeal process:
PI 40.08(2)(b)1.
1. Provide technical assistance and information and attempt to resolve the matter informally.
PI 40.08(2)(b)3.
3. Issue a decision based on a review of the record of the school board, argument from the parties and any other matter the state superintendent deems appropriate.
PI 40.08(3)
(3) School board responsibility. A school board which receives a notice of an appeal under
sub. (2) (a), shall deliver, within 7 working days, the official record of the school board's determination under
s. PI 40.04 (3) (c) and the specific reasons for its determination.
PI 40.08(4)
(4) Investigations. If the state superintendent determines under
sub. (2) (b) 2. to conduct an investigation, the investigation may include an on-site review or any other activity which the state superintendent deems appropriate.
PI 40.08(5)(a)(a) The decision of the state superintendent shall be in writing stating separate findings of fact and conclusions of law. Decisions shall be served on all parties by mailing a copy to each party's last known address.
PI 40.08(6)
(6) Withdrawal. At any time prior to the issuance of a final decision, the appellant may withdraw the appeal in writing. Upon receiving such a request, the state superintendent shall issue an order dismissing the matter. If such request is received within 30 days of the school board's decision issued under
s. PI 40.04 (3) (c) 3. or
4., the dismissal shall be without prejudice. If such request is received more than 30 days after the school board's decision issued under
s. PI 40.04 (3) (c) 3. or
4., the dismissal shall be with prejudice.
PI 40.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1992, No. 442, eff. 11-1-92; am. (1) (a),
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98; correction in (1) (d) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register, July, 2000, No. 535;
CR 06-094: am. (5) (a),
Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07.
PI 40.09
PI 40.09
State superintendent's responsibilities. PI 40.09(2)
(2) The state superintendent shall develop a form which may be used by a school district to implement the youth options program.
PI 40.09 Note
Note: PI-8700A, Youth Options Program Plan and Report, may be obtained at no charge by writing to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Youth Options Program, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 or by visiting the Youth Options website at
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions/youthop1.html PI 40.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, October, 1992, No. 442, eff. 11-1-92; r. (1), renum. (2) and (3) to be (1) and (2) and am.,
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98.
