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This bill requires the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a comprehensive grade-level equivalence data system for students, which will be integrated into the existing school accountability report card. The new system will create detailed performance-level descriptors for students across five categories: Advanced, Proficient, Grade Level, Basic, and Below Basic, each with specific criteria describing a student's academic performance and readiness for future educational stages. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the accountability report card will include grade-level equivalence information determined during statewide assessments, which will be reported to students and parents alongside assessment scores. The data will be searchable across different levels (building, school, district, and statewide) and will display the percentage of students performing at grade level or above. Importantly, the bill ensures that no personally identifiable student information will be disclosed, protecting student privacy while providing a standardized method of understanding student academic progress. The goal is to offer a clear, comprehensive view of student performance that can help educators, parents, and policymakers better understand and support student learning.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB371&year=2025&code=R