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.