The Education Accountability Act of 2009 (SB 09-163) holds the state, districts, and individual public schools accountable for performance on the same set of indicators and related measures statewide.
The major purposes of the law include:
- Aligning conflicting accountability systems into a single system that passes federal muster
- Modernizing and aligning reporting of state, district and school performance information
- Creating a fairer, clearer and more effective cycle of support and intervention
- Enhancing state, district and school oversight of improvement efforts
To access the bill itself and corresponding State Board rules, please click on the following:
- Education Accountability Act of 2009 (SB 09-163) (Updated May 2013)
- Rules for the Administration of Statewide Accountability Measures (Approved September 2016)
To learn more about the legislation, please refer to the following:
- 2-Page Summary of SB 09-163
- Side-by-Side Comparing SB 09-163 to Previous Colorado Statute and Regulation
In May 2015, HB15-1323 was passed which created a hold for 2015 school and district accountability. 2015 district accreditation ratings and school plan types will not be assigned. Districts and schools will implement their 2014 ratings during the 2015-16 school year. The accountability clock did not advance. Ratings and plan types will resume in 2016.
For More Information Please Contact:
- Alyssa Pearson, Executive Director, pearson_a@cde.state.co.us, 303-866-6855
