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 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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