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. (1) A definition of academic progress;
2. (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. (3) A definition of four levels of student achievement, including a proficient level;
4. (4) Determination of cut scores in mathematics and reading for each level of student achievement;
5. (5) Establishment of the measurable objectives for academic progress;
6. (6) Establishment of a system of sanctions, rewards, and recognition;
7. (7) Establishment of the process for teacher and principal evaluation;
8. (8) Determination of the criteria to demonstrate student preparedness for college and career for each public high school;
9. (9) Determination of the method for calculating the attendance rate for each public elementary and middle school;
10. (10) Establishment of an appeal process for public schools; and
11. (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.