22-2-114.1. Dropout rates - collection of data on grades seven through twelve.

Statute text

(1) The general assembly hereby declares that the dropout rate indicates a waste of economic and human potential. Therefore a correct assessment of the number of students who fail to complete high school in the typical length of time is necessary in order to fully recognize and correct the problem.

(2) The state board of education shall develop and implement in cooperation with local boards of education a model student accounting method and data collection system on dropouts in grades seven through twelve, with results to be reported to the general assembly by January 1, 1988.

(2.5) to (3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1171), ch. 401, p. 1933, 1, effective August 11, 2010.)

History

Source: L. 86: Entire section added, p. 799, 1, effective April 3. L. 93: (3)(a) amended, p. 379, 1, effective April 12. L. 94: Entire section amended and (2.7) added, pp. 615, 616, 1, 2, effective July 1. L. 99: (3) amended, p. 1057, 1, effective June 1. L. 2007: (3)(a) amended, p. 1087, 10, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1171), ch. 401, p. 1933, 1, effective August 11.