This bill amends Section 3 of P.L.1995, c.235 to enhance the information included in school report cards by requiring the inclusion of data regarding the placement of graduates. Specifically, it mandates that report cards must now feature the number of students achieving placement after graduation, which includes placements in apprenticeships. This addition aims to provide a clearer picture of student outcomes and career readiness following high school.

In addition to the new requirement, the bill also removes the previous item regarding the number of school safety specialists from the report card content. The overall goal of these changes is to improve transparency and accountability in education by ensuring that stakeholders have access to comprehensive data on student success and post-graduation pathways. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the first full school year following its enactment.

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Introduced: 18A:7E-3