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158.6459 Intervention strategies for accelerated learning -- Individualized learning plan -- Retake of ACT.

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Page 1 of 1 158.6459 Intervention strategies for accelerated learning -- Individualized learning plan -- Retake of ACT. (1) A high school student whose scores on the high school readiness examination administered in grade eight (8), on the college readiness examination administered <br>in grade ten (10), or on the WorkKeys indicate that additional assistance or <br>advanced work is required in English, reading, or mathematics shall have <br>intervention strategies for accelerated learning incorporated into his or her learning <br>plan. (2) 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 <br>established by the Council on Postsecondary Education for entry into a credit-<br>bearing course at a public postsecondary institution without placement in a remedial <br>course or an entry-level course with supplementary academic support shall be <br>provided the opportunity to participate in accelerated learning designed to address <br>his or her identified academic deficiencies prior to high school graduation. (3) A high school, in collaboration with its school district, shall develop and implement accelerated learning that: <br>(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 <br>parents, teachers, and the student; and (b) May include changes in a student's class schedule. (4) The Kentucky Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and public postsecondary institutions shall offer support and technical assistance to <br>schools and school districts in the development of accelerated learning. (5) 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 <br>graduation at the expense of the Kentucky Department of Education. The cost of <br>any subsequent administrations of the achievement test shall be the responsibility of <br>the student. Effective: March 25, 2009 <br>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.