This bill seeks to amend the current teacher evaluation process by prohibiting the State Board of Education from requiring student growth objectives, or any similar assessments, in the evaluation of teachers. Currently, these student growth objectives are a significant component of the teacher evaluation rubric, accounting for 15 to 50 percent of a teacher's overall evaluation. The bill asserts that, notwithstanding any existing laws, rules, or regulations, the State Board of Education shall not mandate the use of these objectives in teacher evaluations.

The proposed legislation aims to eliminate the reliance on student growth objectives, thereby altering the criteria by which teachers are assessed. This change is intended to provide a different framework for evaluating teacher performance, potentially shifting the focus away from standardized measures of student progress. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.