ENTITLED, An Act to provide for the creation of a new state accountability system for public
elementary and secondary schools.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 13-3-62 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-62. A single, statewide state accountability system is established. The system shall hold
public schools accountable for the academic achievement of their students and shall ensure that all
public schools make yearly progress in continuously and substantially improving the academic
achievement of their students.
Section 2. That § 13-3-63 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-63. The state accountability system shall be based on the South Dakota Content Standards
in reading and mathematics approved by the South Dakota Board of Education. The yearly progress
of students shall be measured by the state academic assessments as may be prescribed by the
Legislature, and shall take into account the achievement of all public elementary school and
secondary school students in reading and mathematics annually. Additional indicators established
pursuant to § 13-3-69 shall be used in the measurement of yearly progress.
Section 3. That § 13-3-64 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-64. The state accountability system shall measure whether all students meet or exceed the
state's proficient level of academic achievement. Multiple indicators shall be established to indicate
continuous and substantial academic improvement of the achievement of all public school students
as well as sub-groups of public school students, including economically disadvantaged students,
students from major racial and ethnic groups, students with disabilities, and students with limited
English proficiency.
Section 4. That § 13-3-65 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-65. The state accountability system shall determine annually the progress of each public
school, including the annual progress of sub-groups of students, using annual assessment data and
data from additional academic indicators.
Section 5. That § 13-3-67 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-67. The state accountability system shall include interventions for schools in the form of
sanctions, rewards, and recognition. The interventions shall be based on the school's ranking on the
state's achievement standards and additional indicators.
Section 6. That § 13-3-69 be amended to read as follows:
13-3-69. The South Dakota Board of Education 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.
An Act to provide for the creation of a new state accountability system for public elementary and
secondary schools.
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I certify that the attached Act
originated in the
SENATE as Bill No. 25
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Secretary of the Senate
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President of the Senate
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Secretary of the Senate
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Speaker of the House
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Chief Clerk
Senate Bill No. 25
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Chapter No. ______
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Received at this Executive Office
this _____ day of _____________ ,
20____ at ____________ M.
By _________________________
for the Governor
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The attached Act is hereby
approved this ________ day of
______________ , A.D., 20___
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Governor
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
ss.
Office of the Secretary of State
Filed ____________ , 20___
at _________ o'clock __ M.
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Secretary of State
By _________________________
Asst. Secretary of State
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