This bill amends the Iowa school performance profiles published by the Department of Education, specifically addressing how dropout students impact school performance grades. It introduces new legal language stating that if a student returns to school after dropping out and then drops out again, this second or subsequent dropout will not negatively affect the school's performance grade. This change aims to provide a more accurate reflection of a school's performance by mitigating the impact of students who may have fluctuating enrollment statuses.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the Department of Education will continue to develop an achievement score that combines aggregate growth and proficiency of students, which contributes to an overall performance grade for each attendance center. The performance grade will categorize schools into six classifications, ranging from exceptional to priority, and will be used to determine the support and assistance needed for schools identified as needing improvement. Other academic indicators, such as graduation rates and student engagement, will also be considered in the performance evaluation process.