There is created the South Dakota virtual school. The South Dakota virtual school shall be under the control of is created within the Department of Education. The South Dakota virtual school shall provide choice accessibility, flexibility, quality, and equity in curricular offerings for students in the state, for the use of school districts in this state, purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain access to: (1) Online grade-level classes for students in kindergarten through grade eight; (2) High school core and elective courses necessary for a student to meet the requirements of an opportunity scholarship, as set forth in § 13-55-31.1; and (3) At least forty additional high school elective courses.