Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-4-1 - EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY
Section 290-4-1-.03 - Grading System For School Districts And Schools

(1) The State Superintendent of Education shall, with input from parents, teachers, school administrators, existing State Department of Education advisory groups or task forces, and other education stakeholders, develop a school grading system for public K-12 school districts and schools. The grading system shall reflect the performance for a school district and individual schools with tested grades that do not exclusively serve a special population of students.

(2) The State Superintendent of Education shall determine the key performance indicators that reflect student learning and success. The key performance indicators shall be based on student achievement scores, achievement gaps, college and career readiness, learning gains, and the other indicators designated by the State Superintendent of Education.

(3) Academic proficiency and academic improvements, as well as other indicators designated by the State Superintendent of Education, shall be posted on the website for the State Department of Education. The local superintendent of the city or county board of education shall assure the information is delivered annually to the student's parent or legal guardian.