Bill > HF393

This bill modifies how dropout students are accounted for in Iowa's school performance profiles. Specifically, the legislation addresses how a student's multiple dropout instances will be evaluated in a school's overall performance grade calculation. Under the new provision, if a student drops out of school, returns, and then drops out again, the subsequent dropout will not negatively impact the school's performance grade. This change is part of a broader system where the Iowa Department of Education develops an achievement score for schools that combines student growth, proficiency, and other academic indicators. The performance grade helps categorize schools into six performance levels (from exceptional to priority) and can be used to provide targeted support or recognition. The bill aims to provide a more nuanced approach to evaluating school performance by preventing a repeated dropout from unfairly penalizing a school's overall grade. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and appears to be part of ongoing efforts to create a fair and comprehensive school performance assessment system.

Education

Education (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF393