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By Cary Rogers, KSDE Special Education and Title Services team
State assessment participation plays a critical role in accountability and compliance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
Under federal requirements, schools that are federally identified for support and improvement cannot exit that status unless they meet the 95% state assessment participation threshold. This requirement ensures that assessment data reflects nearly all students and supports equitable decision-making.
In Kansas, state assessment participation is also a key compliance measure under KESA 2.0. If an LEA fails to meet the 95% participation requirement for all students, it is formally notified as “Not in Compliance.” Continued noncompliance for two consecutive years results in referral to the Accreditation Review Council (ARC) for further review.
Participation data is publicly reported through the Kansas Annual Performance Review (APR), specifically under Indicator 3a, which measures assessment participation rates for children with IEPs in English Language Arts and math. These data are reported separately for grades 4, 8, and 10, reinforcing accountability and transparency for assessment of participation across student groups.
Contact Cary Rogers, cary.rogers@ksde.gov, with questions.
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