§ 13-3-69 Promulgation of rules to establish state accountability system.

SD Codified L § 13-3-69 (2019) (N/A)

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13-3-69. Promulgation of rules to establish state accountability system. The South Dakota Board of Education Standards may promulgate administrative rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish the state accountability system based on achievement and other indicators including:

(1) A definition of academic progress;

(2) The method of calculating yearly progress in mathematics and reading for all public schools, including methods for determining both the status and growth;

(3) A definition of four levels of student achievement, including a proficient level;

(4) Determination of cut scores in mathematics and reading for each level of student achievement;

(5) Establishment of the measurable objectives for academic progress;

(6) Establishment of a system of sanctions, rewards, and recognition;

(7) Establishment of the process for teacher and principal evaluation;

(8) Determination of the criteria to demonstrate student preparedness for college and career for each public high school;

(9) Determination of the method for calculating the attendance rate for each public elementary and middle school;

(10) Establishment of an appeal process for public schools; and

(11) Establishment of a process whereby the state accountability system will be periodically reviewed.Source: SL 2003, ch 90, § 8; SL 2012, ch 89, § 6; SL 2017, ch 81, § 57.

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