This bill amends current law to require the inclusion of data regarding post-secondary placements in registered apprenticeships and military enlistment in school performance reports. Specifically, it mandates that report cards issued by school districts include the number and percentage of 12th grade students who achieve such placements. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Commissioner of Education must integrate this information into the summative scores calculated for each school and district as part of the state's accountability system, ensuring that it does not negatively impact these scores.

Furthermore, the bill provides a definition for "registered apprenticeship," describing it as a program that combines classroom and on-the-job training under the supervision of a skilled worker, and is recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship of the U.S. Department of Labor. This legislative change aims to enhance the accountability measures for school districts by providing a clearer picture of students' post-graduation pathways, thereby promoting career readiness and military service options.

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Introduced: 18A:7E-3