South Carolina § 59-18-1630 - Schools receiving overall unsatisfactory rating.

§ 59-18-1630. Schools receiving overall unsatisfactory rating.

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.