R277-489-3. Administration of Kindergarten Entry and Exit Assessments

  (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), an LEA shall administer:

  (a) a kindergarten entry assessment, approved by the Superintendent, to each kindergarten student sometime within:

  (i) three weeks before the first day of school; and

  (ii) three weeks after the first day of school; and

  (b) a kindergarten exit assessment, approved by the Superintendent, to each kindergarten student sometime during the four weeks before the last day of school.

  (2) A charter school that does not participate in the Early Intervention Program or the K-3 Reading Software Program described in R277-496 is not required to administer the kindergarten entry and exit assessments.

  (3) The days used for the assessment shall be consistent with Subsection R277-419-11(3)(e).

  (4) An LEA shall submit to the Data Gateway:

  (a) kindergarten entry assessment data by September 30; and

  (b) kindergarten exit assessment data by June 15.

  (5) In accordance with Section R277-114, the Superintendent may recommend action to the Board, including withholding of funds, if an LEA fails to provide complete, accurate, and timely reporting under Subsection (4).