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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits South Carolina school districts and schools from requiring teachers to assign a minimum grade or score that is higher than a student’s actual performance. If a school district violates this provision, the State Department of Education may withhold a portion of their State Aid to Classroom funding. The bill allows for revisions of student work and the use of credit recovery courses while maintaining alignment with the state’s grading policy.
Key provisions
- School districts cannot require minimum grades exceeding student performance.
- Violation of the law results in a 10% reduction in State Aid to Classroom funding.
- Allows for revisions of student work.
- Permits the use of credit recovery courses.
- Maintains alignment with the state’s Uniform Grading Policy.
Who is affected
- School Districts
- Schools
- Teachers
- Students
- State Department of Education
Notable changes
- Establishes a penalty for school districts that require excessive minimum grades.
- Creates a mechanism for the State Department of Education to enforce the law through funding reductions.
Fiscal impact
The bill may result in a reduction of State Aid to Classroom funding for school districts found in violation.
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