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NOTE:  This procedure is legally required.  Local practice may be inserted below, but it must include the following: 

• Procedures for approval of independent study programs 

• Academic standards for independent study that are the same as those applied to other credit courses or noncredit courses. 

• Procedures for evaluation of student progress 

• Access to the instructor at least equivalent to that commonly available to students in courses conducted by other instructional methods 

 References: 

Title 5 Sections 55230 et seq.  

Revised 9/05, 2/08 

Disclaimer:  This document is provided as a benefit to Community College League of California’s Policy & Procedure Service subscribers and cannot be shared outside of their entity.  The information contained within is a sample only and is not designed to address each District’s specific and unique issues, internal rules or practices, or governing documents that might be in place at each entity.  Districts should always consult with local District legal counsel prior to implementation.