The "Schools Committed to Outstanding Results and Excellence (SCORE) Act" aims to improve educational accountability and support for students in Florida by amending various sections of Florida Statutes. Key provisions include enhanced early warning systems for identifying students needing academic support, particularly in reading and mathematics, and revised criteria for parental notification regarding student deficiencies. The bill mandates that report cards include school performance metrics and introduces new responsibilities for the administrator of the New Worlds Reading Initiative, including the development of diverse classroom libraries and a competitive grant program for Title I schools. Additionally, it emphasizes targeted instructional support for students with identified deficiencies from kindergarten through grade 12.

The bill also proposes significant changes to the school grading system, gradually increasing the percentage of points required for each grade from "A" to "D" over the coming years. It removes provisions that would have imposed sanctions on schools based on their performance grades for the 2022-2023 academic year, allowing schools that improve to a grade of "C" or higher to avoid turnaround options. Furthermore, it modifies criteria for grade 3 retention and high school graduation, linking student performance on assessments to expectations from the previous school year and allowing for alternative promotion methods. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with certain provisions being repealed by that date.

Statutes affected:
H 1483 Filed: 1003.33
H 1483 c1: 1001.42, 1002.20, 1003.33