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HJ 130 High schools; Dept. of Education to collect data and info. on drop out and graduation rates, report.

Introduced by: Franklin P. Hall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Study; monitoring and collection of data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth; report. Encourages the Department of Education to monitor and collect data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth, pursuant to criteria prescribed by the Board of Education. In collecting the data and information, and in its monitoring efforts, the Department of Education shall (i) determine the relevancy of the current process and procedures for defining, counting, and reporting school dropout statistics and consider the need for revisions in such process and procedures and compliance by school divisions; (ii) compile data concerning the number of students who dropped out of school before the seventh grade and the reasons therefore, and the number of students who graduate annually, for school years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005; (iii) ascertain whether, by whom, and the manner in which students at risk of dropping out are counseled to remain in school; (iv) identify local school division initiatives and efforts to retain and retrieve students at risk of dropping out, particularly student populations with low high school graduation rates; and (v) apprise policymakers fully regarding the Commonwealth's dropout and high school graduation rates, and of any statutory, fiscal, or regulatory changes that may be necessary to avoid an increase in the school dropout rate.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Study; monitoring and collection of data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth; report. Encourages the Department of Education to monitor and collect data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth. In collecting the data and information, and in its monitoring efforts, the Department of Education shall (i) determine the relevancy of the current process and procedures for defining, counting, and reporting school dropout statistics and consider the need for revisions in such process and procedures and compliance by school divisions; (ii) compile data concerning the number of students who dropped out of school before the seventh grade and the reasons therefore, and the number of students who graduate annually, for school years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005; (iii) ascertain whether, by whom, and the manner in which students at risk of dropping out are counseled to remain in school; (iv) identify local school division initiatives and efforts to retain and retrieve students at risk of dropping out, particularly student populations with low high school graduation rates; and (v) apprise policymakers fully regarding the Commonwealth's dropout and high school graduation rates, and of any statutory, fiscal, or regulatory changes that may be necessary to avoid an increase in the school dropout rate.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; requesting the Department of Education to collect data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth; report.  Requests the Department of Education to collect data and information on the high school dropout and graduation rates in the Commonwealth. In collecting the data and information, the Department of Education shall (i) review its process and procedures for defining, counting, and reporting school dropout statistics to determine the need for revision and compliance by school divisions; (ii) ascertain for the last three years the number of students who dropped out of school before the seventh grade and the reasons therefor, and the number of students who graduate annually; (iii) provide data concerning whether, by whom, and the manner in which students at risk of dropping out are counseled to remain in school; (iv) assemble data on the retention of students at risk of dropping out and efforts to retrieve school dropouts; and (v) provide such related data and information to fully apprise policymakers regarding the Commonwealth's dropout and high school graduation rates.

The Department of Education must submit such data and information to the 2007 Session of the General Assembly.