1. (A) As used in this section, "dropout prevention and recovery community school" has the same meaning as in section 3314.02 of the Revised Code.

2. (B) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 3301.0710, 3301.0711, or 3301.0712 of the Revised Code, a dropout prevention and recovery community school shall do both of the following with regard to the administration of end-of-course examinations required under section 3301.0712 of the Revised Code:

   1. (1) In addition to the annual testing windows established by the director of education and workforce under division (C) of section 3301.0710 of the Revised Code, administer the examinations in an online or paper format based on the needs of the student;
   2. (2) Adhere to security requirements prescribed under section 3319.151 of the Revised Code for the online examinations administered under division (B)(1) of this section.
3. (C) The director of education and workforce shall establish extended testing windows of ten weeks in duration in the fall and spring for dropout prevention and recovery community schools so that they may administer assessments in closer proximity to when students complete related coursework. The director also shall establish a summer testing window for students participating in summer instruction.
4. (D) Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve a dropout prevention and recovery community school from its obligation to administer testing in-person as otherwise required by law.

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