The bill amends the 1979 PA 94, which governs appropriations for public education in Michigan, specifically focusing on the requirements for districts or public school academies designated as partnership districts. It establishes that these entities must enter into a signed 3-year partnership district agreement with the state education department, which includes measurable benchmarks for student performance, accountability measures for failing to meet these benchmarks, and specific reconstitution requirements for schools that do not achieve the set goals. The bill outlines the conditions under which reconstitution may occur, including potential school closure and mandates for significant changes in programming and leadership.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for state assessments administered to students, ensuring that they align with state standards and are valid and reliable. It specifies the grades and subjects for which assessments must be conducted, mandates a transparent review process for assessment questions, and requires timely reporting of individual and aggregate student performance data. The bill also repeals section 104b of the state school aid act and is set to take effect on June 30, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-3): 388.1622, 388.1704
Substitute (S-1): 388.1622, 388.1704
House Introduced Bill: 388.1622, 388.1704
As Passed by the House: 388.1622, 388.1704
As Passed by the Senate: 388.1622, 388.1704
House Concurred Bill: 388.1622, 388.1704
Public Act: 388.1622, 388.1704
House Enrolled Bill: 388.1622, 388.1704