The bill amends Section 16-97.1-1 of the General Laws under the "Education Accountability Act" to enhance the evaluation system for local education agencies (LEAs) and individual public schools. It introduces a requirement for the incorporation of the department of elementary and secondary education's SurveyWorks school climate indicators, or any future system used as a replacement or substitute for SurveyWorks, to measure school climate indicators disaggregated by LEAs and individual public schools.

The act also includes provisions for the evaluation system to utilize various assessment instruments and to consider diverse learning styles. It mandates that each school district submit comprehensive improvement plans and annual action plans aimed at enhancing student performance and addressing achievement gaps. Additionally, districts are required to report on various educational metrics, including curriculum outlines, teacher evaluation procedures, and statistics related to truancy and dropouts.

The legislation aims to streamline reporting requirements and improve the overall effectiveness of educational programs by consolidating existing plans into a coordinated framework. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5162: 16-97.1-1