Section 13-3-69 - Promulgation of rules to establish state accountability systemThe 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.SL 2003, ch 90, §8; SL 2012, ch 89, §6; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.