15-741.01. Goals for excellence

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A. Based on the data reported on the report cards as prescribed in this article, the state board shall adopt specific state level objectives for each of the following goal areas:

1. Achievement levels of pupils at the end of grade three, grade eight and grade twelve.

2. Dropout and high school graduation rates.

3. Postsecondary employment and college enrollment rate.

B. Local district governing boards shall establish specific district level objectives and shall prescribe a method for schools in the district to establish school level objectives for the goal areas in subsection A, as prescribed by the state board.

C. The state board shall publish in the appropriate report cards the objectives written by the state, the districts and the schools, and the state board, districts and schools shall review and revise, if needed, their own objectives annually.