In July 2012, two pieces of legislation were passed in our state regarding student access to online learning opportunities. Senate Bill 289 mandated school systems to offer opportunities for students to take online courses, and House Bill 175 established the creation of a clearinghouse for stakeholders to find online courses and course providers in the state of Georgia. By way of the letter below and as required by law, the McDuffie County School System seeks to inform you of the key components of each piece of legislation and how to find online learning opportunities for your student.