Bill > S379

This bill modifies Section 89 in Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws by making specific changes to how student assessment data is referenced and described. Specifically, the bill replaces phrases related to "overall student performance on the statewide assessment system" with the term "student growth" in multiple instances. The bill also removes language referencing "student performance data" and replaces it with a simpler connecting word "that". These changes appear to shift the focus from raw performance metrics to a more nuanced concept of student growth, which may indicate a desire to evaluate student progress more holistically rather than through strict standardized test scores. The modifications are technical in nature and seem aimed at changing the language used to describe student assessment, potentially signaling a broader philosophical approach to understanding educational advancement.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S379