The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code concerning the assessment and performance evaluation of public schools in Ohio, introducing new sections 3314.35 and 3326.53 while repealing several existing sections related to poorly performing schools. It establishes a new college and work-ready assessment system to replace the Ohio graduation tests 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 for 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 this assessment system, including performance criteria and grading for school districts.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes transparency and stakeholder engagement in the grading process, mandating public presentations before adopting rules for performance measures. It introduces a new student opportunity profile measure to report on resources available to students and specifies performance evaluation criteria for school districts, focusing on various indicators such as gifted performance and chronic absenteeism. The legislation also addresses community schools, establishing criteria for high-performing schools and outlining procedures for poorly performing schools, including required actions such as closure or management changes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and performance evaluation in Ohio's education system while providing flexibility for students and parents regarding standardized testing.

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