The bill amends the current law regarding graduation rate determinations for school districts in Kansas, specifically focusing on the calculation of graduation rates for accreditation purposes by the state board of education. It introduces a new method for calculating the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate by excluding students who either did not earn sufficient credits to graduate with their cohort at the time of transfer or who transferred to a nonaccredited private school. This change aims to provide a more accurate representation of graduation rates for both traditional and virtual schools.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing language that previously defined how graduation rates for virtual schools were calculated, which included only those students who had earned sufficient credits at the time of their initial enrollment. The new provisions ensure that the graduation rates for virtual schools align with the updated criteria, while also maintaining that no financial incentives can be offered to encourage student enrollment in virtual schools. The bill is set to take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-3713
Sub: 72-3713
As Amended by House Committee: 72-3713
Enrolled: 72-3713