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SC Code § 59-18-1550 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1550. Grant programs for schools designated as below average and for schools designated as unsatisfactory; funding.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  (A) The State Board of Education, working with the Accountability Division and the Department of Education, must establish grant programs for schools designated as below average and for schools designated as unsatisfactory. A school designated as below average will qualify for a grant to undertake needed retraining of school faculty and administration once the revised plan is determined by the State Department of Education to meet the criteria on high standards and effective activities. In order to implement the school district and school renewal plan, a school must be eligible to receive the technical assistance funding over the next three years in order to implement fully systemic reform and to provide opportunity for building local education capacity. Should student performance not improve, any revisions to the plan must meet high standards prior to renewal of the grant. The revised plan must be reviewed by the district board of trustees and the State Department of Education to determine what other actions, if any, need to be taken. Technical assistance funds previously received must be expended based on the revised plan. If deficient use is determined, those deficiencies must be identified, noted, and corrective action taken before additional funding will be given.  (B) A public school assistance fund must be established as a separate fund within the state general fund for the purpose of providing financial support to assist poorly performing schools. The fund may consist of grants, gifts, and donations from any public or private source or monies that may be appropriated by the General Assembly for this purpose. Income from the fund shall be retained in the fund. All funds may be carried forward from fiscal year to fiscal year. The State Treasurer shall invest the monies in this fund in the same manner as other funds under his control are invested. The State Board of Education, in consultation with the commission, shall administer and authorize any disbursements from the fund. The State Board of Education shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this section.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 400, Section 2; 2008 Act No. 282, Section 1, eff June 5, 2008.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment omitted Section 59-18-1550 relating to recertification credits for teachers participating in professional development activities and renumbered this section from Section 59-18-1560; rewrote subsection (A); deleted subsection (B) relating to development of guidelines outlining eligibility; and redesignated subsection (C) as subsection (B).
SC Code § 59-18-1575 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1575. Technical assistance to underperforming schools and districts.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  The Department of Education shall implement the provisions of this section through the Office of Transformation. The office shall provide technical assistance to underperforming schools and districts as directed by the Superintendent of Education. Underperforming schools and districts are identified with a rating of below average or at risk on the most recent annual school report card or with the lowest percentages of students meeting state standards on state assessments on the most recent state assessments or with the lowest high school graduation rates. Assistance includes, but is not limited to:  (1) implementation of the external review team process;  (2) a diagnostic review of operations and academics that must include a leadership capacity report;  (3) a review of five systems consisting of mission/vision, governance, teaching and learning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement practices;  (4) an analysis of student achievement data; and  (5) an analysis of culture and climate including stakeholder surveys.  HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 178 (H.4940), Section 1, eff May 23, 2016.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."
SC Code § 59-18-1580 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1580. Continuing review of instructional and organizational practices and delivery of technical assistance by Department of Education.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  To assist schools and school districts as they work to improve classroom practice and student performance, the Department of Education must increase the delivery of quality technical assistance services and the assessment of instructional programs. The department may need to reshape some of its organization and key functions to make them more consistent with the assistance required by schools and districts in developing and implementing local accountability systems and meeting state standards. The Department of Education must:  (1) establish an ongoing state mechanism to promote successful programs found in South Carolina schools for implementation in schools with similar needs and students, to review evidence on instructional and organizational practices considered to be effective, and to alert schools and classroom teachers to these options and the sources of training and names of implementing schools;  (2) provide information and technical assistance in understanding state policies, how they fit together, and the best practice in implementing them; and  (3) establish a process for monitoring information provided for accountability and for assessing improvement efforts and implementation of state laws and policies which focuses on meeting the intent and purpose of those laws and policies.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 400, Section 2; 2004 Act No. 282, Section 1, eff July 22, 2004; 2008 Act No. 282, Section 1, eff June 5, 2008.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."  Effect of Amendment  The 2004 amendment designated subsections (A) and (B) from existing text; in paragraph (B)(1), added the provision relating to establishing and conducting training programs; added paragraph (B)(2); redesignated paragraphs (B)(2) and (B)(3) as paragraphs (B)(3) and (B)(4); in paragraph (B)(3), deleted from the end of the second sentence the provision of for election of a new superintendent; and added subsection (C).  The 2008 amendment renumbered this section from Section 59-18-1590 with no textual changes.
SC Code § 59-18-1590 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1590. Reallocation of technical assistance funding.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and in order to provide assistance at the beginning of the school year, schools may qualify for technical assistance based on the criteria established by the Education Oversight Committee for school ratings and on the most recently available end-of-year assessment scores. In order to best meet the needs of low-performing schools, the funding provided for technical assistance under the Education Accountability Act may be reallocated among the programs and purposes specified in this section. The State Department of Education shall establish criteria for reviewing and assisting schools rated school/district at-risk or below average. Funds must be expended on strategies and activities expressly outlined in the school plan. The activities may include, but are not limited to, teacher specialist, principal specialist, curriculum specialist, principal leader, principal mentor, professional development, compensation incentives, homework centers, formative assessments, or comprehensive school reform efforts. The State Department of Education shall provide information on the technical assistance strategies and their impact to the State Board of Education, the Education Oversight Committee, the Senate Education Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, the House of Representatives Education and Public Works Committee, and the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee annually.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 400, Section 2; 2008 Act No. 282, Section 1, eff June 5, 2008.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment renumbered this section from Section 59-18-1595 and rewrote it.
SC Code § 59-18-1600 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1600. Parent orientation classes.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  (A) A school that has received a school/district at-risk absolute academic performance rating on its most recent report card shall offer an orientation class for parents. The orientation class must focus on the following topics:  (1) the value of education;  (2) academic assistance programs that are available at the school and in the community;  (3) student discipline;  (4) school policies;  (5) explanation of information that will be presented on the school's report card issued in November; and  (6) other pertinent issues.  (B) The school shall offer the orientation class each year the school receives a school/district at-risk absolute academic performance rating on the school report card and shall provide parents with written notification of the date and time of the meeting. Schools are encouraged to offer the orientation class at a time in which the majority of parents would be able to attend. Additionally, schools are encouraged to provide orientation classes in community settings or workplaces so that the needs of parents with transportation difficulties or scheduling conflicts can be met.  (C) A parent or guardian of each student who is registered to attend the school shall attend the orientation class each year it is offered.  HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 105, Section 1, eff June 20, 2007; 2008 Act No. 282, Section 1, eff June 5, 2008.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment, in subsections (A) and (B), substituted "school/district at-risk" for "unsatisfactory".
SC Code § 59-18-1610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1610. Assistance to districts; monitoring of performance.

 Section effective until July 1, 2022.  (A) The State Department of Education shall develop a system for providing services and technical assistance to districts that shall include academic assistance and assistance with finances. The State Superintendent of Education shall report the design of the system to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2016. Every year thereafter, the Superintendent shall report on the progress of the system in regard to assistance provided to the local school districts and data documenting the impact of the assistance on student academic achievement and on high school graduation rates.  (B) In addition to the provisions of subsection (A), the State Department of Education shall monitor the professional development of teachers, staff, and administrators in districts it determines are underperforming to ascertain what improvements and changes are necessary in accordance with the provisions of the Education Accountability Act. The department also shall monitor the operations of school boards in underperforming districts in order to determine if they are operating efficiently and effectively. These improvements and changes must be communicated to the school districts and other parties or entities involved.  HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 241 (H.4939), Section 2, eff June 5, 2016.  Editor's Note  2021 Act No. 44, Sections 2, 3, provide as follows:  "SECTION 2. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is repealed.  "SECTION 3. This act takes effect on July 1, 2022, upon approval by the Governor."
SC Code § 59-18-1615 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1615. Definitions.

 Section effective July 1, 2022.  As used in this article:  (1) "Chronically underperforming school" means:  (a) a school that receives an overall rating of unsatisfactory for three consecutive years on its annual school report card, as provided in Section 59-18-900; or  (b) in the absence of the annual school report card, the Department of Education shall apply the same metrics as established in the state and federal combined accountability model, as defined in the Every Student Succeeds Act to identify "chronically underperforming schools".  (2) "School district" or "district" is defined pursuant to Section 59-1-160.  (3) "Turnaround plan" means a plan outlining goals for a school or district's educational improvement that includes specific strategies designed to increase student achievement and measures to evaluate the success of the implementation of the plan so that the school or district is no longer underperforming or chronically underperforming. The department is required to provide schools and districts with a template to complete the turnaround plan.  (4) "Underperforming district" means a district in which sixty-five percent or more of the schools in the district have an overall rating of unsatisfactory or below average on their annual school report cards, as provided in Section 59-18-900, or as defined in item (5).  (5) "Underperforming school" means:  (a) a school that receives an overall rating of unsatisfactory or below average on its annual school report card, as provided in Section 59-18-900; or  (b) in the absence of the annual school report card, the Department of Education shall apply the same metrics as established in the state and federal combined accountability model, as defined in the Every Students Succeed Act to identify "underperforming schools".  HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 44 (S.201), Section 1, eff July 1, 2022.
SC Code § 59-18-1620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1620. Implementation of tiered system for providing technical and other assistance, professional development, and monitoring for schools and districts; reports.

 Section effective July 1, 2022.  (A) The department shall implement a tiered system for providing technical and other assistance, professional development, and monitoring for schools and districts. By December thirty-first of each year, the State Superintendent of Education shall report to the General Assembly on the tiered system's progress relating to assistance provided to schools and school districts. The report shall include data documenting the impact of the assistance on student academic achievement, college and career readiness, and high school graduation rates.  (B) As a component of determining if and where assistance and changes are necessary, the department shall:  (1) monitor the professional development of teachers, staff, and administrators provided by or approved through districts and schools;  (2) monitor local school board operations for efficient and effective management; and  (3) identify and provide a summary of improvements and changes to the school districts, district school boards, and other involved parties.  HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 44 (S.201), Section 1, eff July 1, 2022.
SC Code § 59-18-1625 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1625. Designation as an underperforming school or district; notification; turnaround plan; revised strategic plan.

 Section effective July 1, 2022.  (A) Upon a school's or district's designation as an underperforming school or district, the department shall immediately place the school or district into a tiered status to provide technical assistance. The department shall notify the underperforming school or district and the district superintendent of the tiered status.  (B)(1) Upon receiving notification from the department, the district superintendent, in consultation with school and community stakeholders, must review and revise the school and district's strategic plan with the assistance of the School Improvement Council, as established in Section 59-20-60, to include a turnaround plan component for any underperforming school or district.  (2) The turnaround plan component of the revised strategic plan must:  (a) be based on data or needs assessments to identify specific improvement strategies related to underperforming school turnaround;  (b) include, at a minimum, specific and measurable goals, actions, activities, resource needs, student achievement goals, professional development plans, and academic interventions that are reasonable and necessary to improve student progress toward achieving the Profile of the Graduate for each school;  (c) include broad-based community input including, but not limited to, input from parents, teachers, principals, local school board members, businesses, community leaders, health providers, social services agencies, school improvement councils, or early childhood providers; and  (d) be submitted by the district superintendent to the local board of trustees for approval.  (C) Upon approval by the local board of trustees, the turnaround plan component of the revised strategic plan must be submitted to the department for review and approval. Thereafter, the district superintendent and the local board of trustees annually shall submit updates to the department regarding the implementation of the turnaround and revised strategic plan, including metrics assessing the impact of the activities included in the plan.  (D) Once approved by the department, the revised strategic plan must be prominently posted on the respective websites of the department, district, and school. The department shall monitor the district's implementation of the revised strategic plan and evaluation of students' academic progress, as provided for in the plan, and shall apprise the State Board of Education of the district's progress once a quarter.  (E) For a school receiving an underperforming rating, the district and local board of trustees must work with the school principal to inform the parents of students of the rating. The notification must outline the steps in the revised strategic plan to improve performance, including the support that the local district board of trustees has agreed to give the plan.  HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 44 (S.201), Section 1, eff July 1, 2022.
SC Code § 59-18-1630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1630. Schools receiving overall unsatisfactory rating.

 Section effective July 1, 2022.  Upon the release of the annual report card issued pursuant to Section 59-18-900, the department shall notify the appropriate legislative delegation of any school receiving an overall unsatisfactory rating. The local school board and district superintendent with jurisdiction over the unsatisfactory school shall:  (1) notify parents of students in writing and electronically;  (2) schedule, prominently publicize, and hold a public meeting to explain the school's rating, its implications, how it must develop and implement a revised strategic plan for improvement, and how it will involve and engage the community in its plans, within thirty days of receiving the rating;  (3) immediately review and revise its strategic plan, which must incorporate and focus on turnaround plan components for each school designated as unsatisfactory in accordance with the template and guidelines provided by the department; and  (4) upon department approval, immediately list the revised strategic plan as a topic on the local district board meeting agenda at least once a quarter.  HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 44 (S.201), Section 1, eff July 1, 2022.
SC Code § 59-18-1635 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 59 - Education|Chapter 18 - Education Accountability Act|Section 59-18-1635. State-of-education emergency declarations for schools.

 Section effective July 1, 2022.  (A) The State Superintendent of Education may seek a state-of-education emergency declaration for a school that he has the capacity to serve under the following circumstances:  (1) the school is chronically underperforming;  (2) the school's accreditation is denied; or  (3) the State Superintendent of Education determines that a school's turnaround plan results are insufficient.  (B) If the State Superintendent of Education determines that a school state-of-education emergency declaration is justified, then he must request that the State Board of Education meet to approve or disapprove the declaration. The State Board of Education must meet within ten days of the request to approve or disapprove the declaration.  (C) Upon the approval of a state-of-education emergency declaration, the State Superintendent of Education shall:  (1) notify the appropriate district superintendent, local school board, and local legislative delegation and the Governor; and  (2) assume management of the school.  (D) The local district board may, upon a majority vote, appeal the State Board of Education's approval of the declaration to the Administrative Law Court within ten business days of receipt of the notice of the declaration. A request for a hearing must be made in accordance with the court's rules; provided, however, that a request for a contested case hearing for an emergency declaration does not stay the declaration.  (E) Once a school subject to subsection (C) has met annual targets identified in the revised strategic plan for sustained improvement for a minimum of three consecutive years, the State Superintendent of Education shall submit to the State Board of Education documentation of such. Upon an affirmative vote by the State Board of Education to end the state-of-education emergency, the department, in consultation with the district and local board of trustees, shall develop a transition plan and timeline for returning management of the school to the district.  (F) After a school has been in a state-of-education emergency for three consecutive years, the State Superintendent of Education may extend the state-of-education emergency for an additional three-year period only upon the approval of the State Board of Education. The State Superintendent of Education may make requests every three years, which must be approved or disapproved by the board. If the State Superintendent of Education does not request additional time, or if the State Board of Education disapproves a request, then the school shall revert back to the control of the local school board.  HISTORY: 2021 Act No. 44 (S.201), Section 1, eff July 1, 2022.