SB 2139 Summary

• State Board of Education must adopt alternate-year percentage growth targets for public secondary schools based on high school graduation rates, with minimum targets of 20% of the difference between baseline year (2010-2011) and 100% goal.

• Schools and districts meeting or exceeding growth targets receive recognition as notable schools through citations, congratulations from state officials, and banners.

• Schools and districts failing to meet growth targets must submit high school graduation improvement plans to their district board by December 31st and participate in state-provided technical assistance and training.

• Technical assistance includes identifying and implementing best practices, determining actions needed to meet graduation goals, and ongoing monitoring of school district progress.

• Bill becomes effective July 1, 2010, with an emergency declaration for immediate effect upon passage and approval.