The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to enhance the assessment and performance evaluation of public schools in Ohio. It introduces new sections 3314.35 and 3326.53 while repealing several existing sections related to the Ohio graduation tests, replacing them with a college and work-ready assessment system for students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2014. This new system will include nationally standardized assessments and end-of-course examinations, with provisions allowing parents to opt-out of standardized assessments starting from students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2022. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Education and Workforce in developing the assessment system, determining performance criteria, and assigning letter grades based on various performance indicators.

Additionally, the bill establishes a comprehensive report card system for school districts and buildings, mandating the inclusion of various performance measures without assigned ratings, such as gifted performance indicators and graduation rates. It introduces a student opportunity profile measure and requires the department to report on post-graduate outcomes. The legislation emphasizes the importance of disaggregating data for specific student subgroups to ensure equitable assessment and mandates that the Department of Education adopt rules for grading and public presentations before legislative committees. Overall, the bill aims to create a transparent grading system that reflects the performance and progress of Ohio's educational institutions while providing flexibility for students and their families.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3301.0712, 3302.03, 3302.034, 3302.036, 3302.12, 3313.413, 3314.012, 3314.016, 3314.017, 3314.0211, 3314.03, 3314.05, 3314.29, 3314.352, 3314.353, 3314.354, 3314.35, 3314.351, 3314.355, 3314.36