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MS HB350
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Gary Chism
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-17-6, Mississippi Code of 1972 to allow calculation of high school graduation rates using either a four-year or five-year completion model for issuance of standard diplomas in the state accountability system.
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Modifies the graduation rate criterion in the five-category (A-F) accountability system to use "whichever is higher" between four-year and five-year graduation rates for school and school district accountability ratings.
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Applies the four-year or five-year graduation rate (whichever is higher) as a compensatory component in both school and school district-level accountability calculations.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Graduation rates; revise method of reporting for purpose of accountability rating by providing a five-year completion option.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017