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HB 2633 School data.

Introduced by: L. Karen Darner | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

School data. Directs the Department of Education to make available to school divisions in a format suitable for inclusion on school division websites (i) results of the annual school performance report cards required by the Standards of Accreditation; (ii) school and pupil data required to be reported pursuant to federal law and regulation for the purposes of improving school and student performance; and (iii) such other data as may be collected and released by the Department, including, but not limited to, data related to student disciplinary actions and student retentions. School divisions are to maintain such data on their respective websites.

The federal No Child Left Behind Act reporting requirements addressing adequate yearly progress will already necessitate the collection of various data disaggregated on the basis of race, ethnicity, economic disadvantage, limited English proficiency, disability, gender, and migrant status. The Act also requires annual report cards for states and school divisions.

The Standards of Accreditation (8 VAC 20-131-270) currently require the annual school performance report card to include, among other things: (i) SOL test scores; (ii) performance of students with disabilities or LEP students on SOL tests and alternate assessments; (iii) the school's accreditation rating; (iv) student attendance rates; (v) school safety information; and (vi) teacher qualifications. Secondary schools' report cards must include additional information such as advanced placement and International Baccalaureate data and percentages of students in academic year Governor's schools and of drop-outs.


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