The bill amends Section 22-2C-11 of the New Mexico Statutes to enhance the reporting and accountability requirements for public schools regarding student assessments and performance data. It mandates the Public Education Department to report preliminary data on standards-based assessments from the previous school year by September 1 each year, including proficiency rates by subject, grade, school level, district level, and student demographics. Additionally, the bill requires the department to provide annual accountability reports detailing the progress of public schools and includes specific provisions for reporting cohort graduation data and demographic information.

Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of a preliminary and accountability data system, the requirement for clear and understandable reporting formats, and the inclusion of fiscal information in accountability reports. The bill also emphasizes the importance of protecting student privacy while ensuring that demographic data is disaggregated by various categories, such as ethnicity and race. Furthermore, it mandates that the department's reports be published in an accessible digital format on its website, thereby improving transparency and communication with parents and the public.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 22-2C-11