The proposed bill amends the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report in Wisconsin. It requires the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to use specific cut scores, score ranges, and qualitative descriptions for school performance evaluations. Notably, for accountability reports published starting from the school year in which the bill becomes law, DPI must align its performance metrics with those used in the 2019-20 school year. This includes maintaining the same qualitative definitions for performance categories and ensuring that the Wisconsin Forward exam in English Language Arts and Mathematics aligns with the National Assessment of Educational Progress standards.

Additionally, the bill mandates that for the PreACT and ACT assessments, DPI must utilize the same cut scores and performance categories that were applied in the 2021-22 school year. The language of the bill specifies the performance categories as "Below Basic," "Basic," "Proficient," and "Advanced." The changes aim to standardize the evaluation process and ensure consistency in how student performance is measured across different years and assessments.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 115.385(1)(c), 115.385
Bill Text: 115.385(1)(c), 115.385