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. 13-3-70 to 13-3-72. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 88 , §§ 1 to 3. 13-3-73 to 13-3-75. Repealed by SL 2015, ch 82 , §§ 2 to 7. 13-3-76 to 13-3-83. Repealed by SL 2017, ch 74 , §§ 5 to 12. 13-3-83.1. Repealed by SL 2015, ch 82 , § 8.