1.01 The purpose of these Rules is to set reasonable guidelines for the coordination and implementation of learning where the teacher and student are separated by place and to provide guidance for the implementation of digital learning environments that offer student-centered, personalized, and flexible learning options.

1.02 These Rules are intended to ensure that distance learning is available to every Arkansas student who wishes to participate, to improve content and course offerings available to students--including Advanced Placement courses or other academic courses not otherwise available--and encourage innovation in education, and to prepare students for participation in the information age economy.

1.03 In order to ensure proper implementation, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall work with other state agencies involved in distance and digital learning to implement distance and digital learning throughout the state.