LAC 28:XI.903. Inclusion of Students in the Subgroup Component Performance [Formerly §703]

A. Students that meet the full academic year criteria, as described in §603 and as described in Paragraphs A.1-2 of this Section, shall be included in all subgroup performance score calculations: 1. student is a former English learner student for up to two years after no longer being considered an English language learner under state rules. These students will not count toward the minimum n for the EL subgroup; 2. student was previously identified as having a disability, but has exited IEP status within the past two years. These students will not count toward the minimum n for the students with disabilities subgroup. B.1. In calculating the school performance score: a. the alternate academic achievement standards for students participating in LEAP Connect will be used, provided that the percentage of students assessed using the LEAP Connect at the district level does not exceed 1.0 percent of all students in the grades assessed. If the district exceeds the 1.0 percent cap, the district shall request a waiver. The students exceeding the cap shall be assigned a 0 on the assessment and be considered non-proficient if: i. the district fails to request the waiver; or ii. if the district requests the waiver but it is determined by LDE that ineligible students were administered LEAP Connect; b. when calculating the 1.0 percent cap for alternate assessment purposes, all decimals in results shall be rounded to the next highest whole number: i. 1.0 percent of 628 students is 6.28 students. The 1.0 percent cap, in this instance, is 7 students. 2. Students participating in LEAP Connect shall be included in the students with disabilities subgroup.