The bill amends the School Performance Report Act by modifying the criteria used to calculate school ratings. It introduces a multiple-measures approach that includes academic achievement, student growth, and school-level graduation rates. A significant change is the provision that a student will not be counted as a dropout for the purpose of calculating a school-level five-year graduation rate if they pass a GED test during the year they dropped out.

This amendment aims to provide a more accurate representation of a school's performance by recognizing the achievements of students who opt for alternative pathways, such as obtaining a GED. The inclusion of this provision is intended to ensure that schools are not penalized for students who successfully complete their education through means other than traditional graduation.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1642 V2 - 4-9-2025 02:54 PM: 6-15-2108(a)
Old version HB1642 Original - 3-3-2025 01:39 PM: 6-15-2108(a)
HB 1642: 6-15-2108(a)
Act 916: 6-15-2108(a)