The bill directs the commissioner of education in Minnesota to amend the state's accountability plan, known as the North Star plan, in accordance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. A key provision of the amendment stipulates that school districts will not be required to report scores from the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments for students who choose to opt out of the assessment. Additionally, students who opt out will not be included in the data used to calculate achievement rates for schools or districts.

The changes outlined in the bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This amendment aims to ensure that the accountability measures reflect only those students who participate in the assessments, thereby potentially impacting the overall achievement metrics reported by schools and districts.