1. Background
Online schools are designed to support the implementation of the high school credit system by offering subjects that are difficult to provide at general high schools, thereby enhancing the flexibility of school curricula and expanding students’ subject choices.
Accordingly, in order to ensure the smooth establishment and operation of online schools, this amendment specifies the delegated matters under Article 60-4 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Online Schools) and related enforcement details by Presidential Decree.
Since online schools operate remotely without enrolled students, they are not compatible with the current standards that calculate classroom area based on student numbers. Therefore, separate regulations are required to allow superintendents of education to determine facility and equipment standards.

2. Regulatory Details
The amendment stipulates facility and equipment standards that online schools must meet—such as classrooms, school sites, teaching aids, and water and hot water supply systems. The specific criteria, including minimum area requirements and categories, shall be established and publicly announced by the superintendent of education.

a. Facility and Equipment Standards for Online Schools (Article 2)
To ensure the smooth operation of online schools, they must be equipped with necessary facilities and equipment. The superintendent of education shall determine and announce the required floor area per classroom, as well as the types and standards of facilities, equipment, and teaching aids.

b. Eligible Students and Credit Recognition (Articles 4 & 5)
The regulation defines which students are eligible to take courses offered by online schools and provides the legal basis for granting academic credits upon course completion.

c. Curriculum and Class Operation Methods (Articles 7 & 11)
Reflecting the unique characteristics of online schools, the regulation outlines criteria for course offerings and stipulates that classes shall, in principle, be conducted through real-time interactive remote learning.

d. Composition of the School Steering Committee (Article 13)
The school steering committee of an online school may operate without parent representatives. Specific details are to be stipulated in the committee’s bylaws, within the scope prescribed by the ordinances of city or provincial governments.

e. Obligation of Cooperation by Students’ Home Schools (Article 18)
The principals of schools to which students belong must cooperate to ensure their students can take and complete courses offered by online schools.