(c) Standardized testing not the only measurement; educational accountability program. --

• (1) National standardized testing may not be the only measure for evaluating educational accountability.
• (2)
• (i) An educational accountability program shall include at least three school quality indicators that measure the comparative opportunities provided to students or the level of student success in public schools.
• (ii)
• 1. One of the school quality indicators under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall be school climate surveys.
• 2. The school climate surveys shall include at least one question to educators regarding the receipt of critical instructional feedback.
• (iii) Other school quality indicators may include:
• 1. Class size;
• 2. Case load;
• 3. Opportunities for:
• A. Advanced Placement courses and International Baccalaureate Programs;
• B. Career and Technology Education Programs; and
• C. Dual enrollment;
• 4. Chronic absenteeism;
• 5. Data on discipline and restorative practices; and
• 6. Access to teachers who hold an Advanced Professional Certificate or have obtained National Board Certification.
• (iv) The school quality indicators used in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may not be based on student testing.