§70-3-151.2. Graduation rate growth targets - Failing schools.

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A. The State Board of Education shall adopt expected alternate year percentage growth targets, for all public secondary schools and school districts, based on high school graduation rates, using the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate calculated as provided for in Section 1 of this act. The minimum percentage growth targets shall be twenty percent (20%) of the difference between the graduation rate of the baseline year and the goal of one hundred percent (100%). The baseline year shall be established in the 2012- 2013 school year.

In alternating years new growth targets shall be established until all secondary schools and school districts have met the goal of one hundred percent (100%).

B. Public secondary schools and school districts meeting or exceeding expected growth targets at the end of the initial two

(2)years or in the alternate years as provided for in subsection A of this section shall be recognized by the state as notable schools and school districts. Recognition may include, but not be limited to, citations of congratulations from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction as the designee of the State Board of Education, the Governor or designee, the Representative and Senator representing

the school and or school district, and banners for each school or school district achieving notable status.

C. Public secondary schools and school districts failing to meet the expected growth targets at the end of the initial two

(2)years or in the alternate years as provided for in subsection A of this section shall:

1. Submit a high school graduation improvement plan to their district board of education at a regularly scheduled meeting prior to December 31st of the same year; and

2. Contingent upon the availability of funding, participate in technical assistance and training provided by the State Department of Education for the purpose of reducing drop-out rates and improving high school graduation rates. The technical assistance and training shall include identifying and implementing best practices, identifying actions the school district and schools should take to meet target high school graduation goals, and providing ongoing monitoring to assess school district and school progress in implementing recommended actions. Added by Laws 2011, c. 245, § 2.