1) Existing research on the cost of K-12 online learning shows a range of costs from 51-77% of traditional brick-and-mortar schools, with many states funding virtual schools at 30-50% less than traditional schools. 2) Some studies have found that the operating costs of online programs are about the same as traditional schools when capital and transportation costs are excluded for traditional schools. 3) Questions have arisen around the level of funding for full-time online learning given that programs often rely heavily on parents serving as learning coaches to provide instructional support.