Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 15, Chapter 18, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-18-1575. 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."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.