State Board of Education Rules and Regulations

What is the purpose of the periodic inspections conducted by the Department of Education?

• To determine the compliance of local school systems with state regulations

• To verify the information received on reports from local school officials

• To assess the academic performance of students

• To provide feedback to the State Board of Education

How are school systems classified by the Commissioner of Education?

• Approved or non-approved

• Public or private

• Elementary or secondary

• Urban or rural

What information does the annual report to the State Board of Education include?

• Approval status of each local school system

• Deficiencies identified by school in the approval process

• Assessment of action needed to attain approval

• All of the above

What is the purpose of posting waivers granted by the Commissioner of Education on the Department of Education's website?

• To inform the public about waivers granted

• To provide transparency in the waiver process

• To allow other school systems to request similar waivers

• To showcase the Commissioner's authority

What is the minimum length of the school day for students?

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 6.5 hours

• 7 hours

Under what conditions can school systems extend the school day for professional development?

• To make up for missed instructional time due to weather conditions

• To accommodate faculty meetings and conferences

• To provide additional instruction to students

• To meet state academic standards

What is the minimum length of the kindergarten day?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

What are the class size limits for grades K-3?

• Average: 20, Maximum: 25

• Average: 25, Maximum: 30

• Average: 30, Maximum: 35

• Average: 35, Maximum: 40

At what age should a child enroll in school?

• Four years old

• Five years old

• Six years old

• Seven years old

What is the deadline for enrolling a child in school after their sixth birthday?

• August 15

• September 1

• October 31

• December 31