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158.6459 Intervention strategies for accelerated learning -- Individualized
learning plan -- Retake of ACT.
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A high school student whose scores on the high school readiness examination
administered in grade eight (8), on the college readiness examination
administered in grade ten (10), or on the WorkKeys indicate that additional
assistance or advanced work is required in English, reading, or mathematics
shall have intervention strategies for accelerated learning incorporated into his
or her learning plan.
A high school student whose score on the ACT examination under KRS
158.6453 (11)(a)3. in English, reading, or mathematics is below the
systemwide standard established by the Council on Postsecondary Education
for entry into a credit-bearing course at a public postsecondary institution
without placement in a remedial course or an entry-level course with
supplementary academic support shall be provided the opportunity to
participate in accelerated learning designed to address his or her identified
academic deficiencies prior to high school graduation.
A high school, in collaboration with its school district, shall develop and
implement accelerated learning that:
(a) Allows a student's learning plan to be individualized to meet the student's
academic needs based on an assessment of test results and consultation
among parents, teachers, and the student; and
(b) May include changes in a student's class schedule.
The Kentucky Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary
Education, and public postsecondary institutions shall offer support and
technical assistance to schools and school districts in the development of
accelerated learning.
A student who participates in accelerated learning under this section shall be
permitted to take the ACT examination a second time prior to high school
graduation at the expense of the Kentucky Department of Education. The cost
of any subsequent administrations of the achievement test shall be the
responsibility of the student.
Effective:March 25, 2009
History: Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 101, sec. 6, effective March 25, 2009. -Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 227, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006.
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