Education: school districts; letter grade system for ranking public schools; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.
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Overview
This bill creates a letter grade system to rank Michigan public schools, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The Michigan Department of Education will assign grades (A-F) based on student proficiency in math and English, student growth, English language learner progress, graduation rates, and how the school’s performance compares to similar schools. This system aims to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of school performance beyond just standardized test scores.
Key provisions
- The Michigan Department of Education will assign letter grades to public schools.
- Grades will be based on pupil proficiency in math and English language arts.
- Grades will also consider pupil growth in math and English.
- English language learners’ progress toward proficiency will be factored in.
- High school graduation rates will be a component of the grading system.
- School performance will be compared to similar schools based on demographics.
- The department will use the Model Value-Added Growth and Projection Analytics System for growth measurement.
Who is affected
- Public school districts in Michigan
- Students attending public schools in Michigan
- Parents of students attending public schools in Michigan
- The Michigan Department of Education
- School administrators
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