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§ 37-18-1. Superior-Performing and Exemplary Schools Programs; designation as Superior-Performing, Exemplary, or School At-Risk School; growth expectations and proficiency measurements; monetary incentives; special recognition for schools receiving Superior-Performing or Exemplary School designation

The State Board of Education shall establish, design and implement a Superior-Performing Schools Program and an Exemplary Schools Program for identifying and rewarding public schools, including charter schools, that improve. The State Board of Education shall develop rules and regulations for the program, establish criteria and establish a process through which Superior-Performing and Exemplary Schools […]

§ 37-18-3. School At-Risk designation for schools deficient in educating students; appropriation of adequate funds to provide assistance; evaluation team and report

Upon full implementation of the statewide testing programs developed by the State Board of Education pursuant to Chapter 16, Title 37, Mississippi Code of 1972, not later than December 31, 2002, the board shall establish for those individual schools failing to meet accreditation standards established under this chapter for Schools At-Risk, a program of development […]

§ 37-18-7. Professional development plan for educators identified as needing improvement; declaration of state of emergency in school district under certain circumstances

As part of the school improvement plan for a School At-Risk, a professional development plan shall be prepared for those school administrators, teachers or other employees who are identified by the evaluation team as needing improvement. The State Department of Education shall assist the School At-Risk in identifying funds necessary to fully implement the school […]