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Senate Bill 100

Senate Bill (S)

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Education matters. Provides that a: (1) school that seeks state accreditation; and (2) national or regional accreditation agency that seeks to be recognized by the state board of education (state board); must complete and submit the applicable application form established by the state board. Requires the state board to do the following: (1) Not later than six months after the date a completed application is submitted, approve or deny the accreditation or recognition. (2) If the state board denies an accreditation or recognition, send notice to the school or national or regional accreditation agency stating the reasons for the denial. Education matters. Provides that a: (1) school that seeks state accreditation; and (2) national or regional accreditation agency that seeks to be recognized by the state board of education (state board); must complete and submit the applicable application form established by the state board. Requires the state board to do the following: (1) Not later than six months after the date a completed application is submitted, approve or deny the accreditation or recognition. (2) If the state board denies an accreditation or recognition, send notice to the school or national or regional accreditation agency stating the reasons for the denial. Requires the department of education (department) to post a copy of the application forms on the department's website. Requires the state board, in consultation with the department, to establish new high school diploma requirements. Provides that the high school diploma requirements must: (1) be implemented not later than the 2024-2025 school year; and (2) apply to the cohort of students that is expected to graduate in the 2027-2028 school year and thereafter. Allows the department to award grants under the student learning recovery grant program (program) in the 2024 fiscal year. Establishes additional dates for reporting requirements regarding the program. ... View more