The bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1280h, which mandates the Michigan Department of Education to assign letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F) to public schools based on specific performance indicators starting with the 2025-2026 school year. These indicators include pupil proficiency in mathematics and English language arts, adequate growth in these subjects, progress of English language learners, high school graduation rates, and the academic performance of the school's pupils compared to similar public schools.

The bill outlines detailed criteria for measuring pupil proficiency and growth, including the use of state assessments and a model value-added growth system. It specifies that adequate growth can be assessed through various methods, such as tracking pupil progress over time and comparing performance against previous assessments. Additionally, the department is tasked with determining what constitutes a similar pupil population based on demographic factors that correlate with academic achievement.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852