511 IAC 6.1-1-11 Determination by the state board

Sec. 11. (a) Upon receipt of the review panel's recommendation, which must include analysis of strengths and weaknesses and justification for the recommendation, the state board shall make one (1) of the following determinations as to the accreditation status of the school: (1) Full accreditation status, with review conducted three (3) years after the state board's determination of full accreditation, if the school meets requirements for accreditation under section 4 of this rule. (2) Provisional accreditation status, with review conducted at least annually after the state board's determination of provisional accreditation, if both of the following are determined: (A) The school meets the requirements for accreditation under section 4(1) of this rule. (B) The school is placed in the "D" category of school improvement and performance under 511 IAC 6.2-6-5. (3) Provisional accreditation status, with review conducted at least annually after the state board's determination of provisional accreditation status, if both of the following are determined: (A) The school meets the requirements for accreditation under section 4(1) of this rule. (B) The school is in the first or second year after initial placement in the "F" category of school improvement and performance under 511 IAC 6.2-6-5. (4) Probationary accreditation status, with review conducted at least annually after the state board's determination of probationary accreditation status, if, in the third year or subsequent year after initial placement in the "F" category of school improvement and performance under 511 IAC 6.2-6-5, the school remains in the "F" category of school improvement and performance. (b) If a school is accorded provisional accreditation status or probation accreditation status for failure to comply with legal standards under section 4(1) of this rule, the state board and department shall note that the status was accorded for a reason other than school performance.