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Rules, Waivers, and LawsPolicy Update
2011-2012Presented August, 2011
Linda Dunn, Policy AnalystGeorgia Department of Education
Class Size 2011-2012
Utilizing the Class Size Flexibility Authorized by the State Board of Education
• To increase class size maximums over those established in the 2007 SBOE Class Size Rule must have a resolution approved by the local board and submit copy to the GaDOE for data collection
Class Size 2011-2012
Applicability to Charter Systems and IE2 Contract Systems
• Approved Charter Systems or IE2 Systems are able to set class size maximum requirements to the extent authorized in their charter or contract, and are not required to have a resolution approved by local board of education
State Education Revised Rules
• 160-5-1-.28 Student Enrollment and Withdrawal
Appropriate Documentation to Confirm Student has Emigrated to Another Country – must have written confirmation but need not obtain official written documentation.
State Education Revised Rules
• 160-5-1-.28 Student Enrollment and WithdrawalFor example, if parent informs school official that the family is leaving the country, the school official may document the conversation in writing and include it in student’s file
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-5-1-.18 Competitive Interscholastic Activities in Grades 6-12The physical examination form that is required of all students who participate in competitive interscholastic athletics or cheerleading must be signed by a physician or legally authorized designee.
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-5-1-.10 Student Attendance• Foster Care Student who attends court
proceedings relating to the student’s foster care shall be counted as present by the school and shall not be counted as an absence , either excused or unexcused for any portion of the day or days missed from school
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-8-1-.01 Georgia Virtual School
Funds may be appropriated for online learning courses taken by students in Georgia Virtual School courses during the regular school day (no longer limited to one unit per semester)
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-7-1-.01 Single Statewide Accountability System
• The new rule combines the four previous rules that comprised Georgia’s Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS)
• The new rule ensures the alignment of the AYP process with the transition from GHSGT to increased role of the EOCT
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-7-1-.01 Single Statewide Accountability System
• New rule will adapt current provisions to allow greater flexibility moved the detailed and technical process of calculating AYP to the Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-7-1-.01 Single Statewide Accountability System
• Development of College and Career Performance Index will serve as a component of the Accountability Profile required by SSAS
State Education Rules
• Waiver ProcessLocal Board of Education ResolutionSuperintendent LetterBoth should include:
Rule Number & NameTimeframe Reason & Modifications
State Education Rules Revised
• 160-4-2-.05 Middle School Program CriteriaGrades 6-8 housed in any grade configured
school for middle school program funding
Does not require separate principal for middle school grades if building includes other grades
