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This bill modifies the statewide accountability system for public schools by introducing a new scoring method for criterion-referenced examinations. Specifically, the bill requires the Nevada Department of Education to give additional weight to the academic progress of students who previously scored in the bottom 25% of their grade level at their school. Under the new system, when measuring student progress on standardized tests, schools will be required to apply a scoring mechanism that doubles the weight of improvement for students who scored below the 75th percentile in the previous year. This approach aims to incentivize and highlight academic growth for lower-performing students, potentially providing more comprehensive insights into school performance beyond simple proficiency scores. The bill is part of Nevada's efforts to comply with federal education accountability requirements and ensure the statewide system meets standards for receiving federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The new scoring method will take effect on July 1, 2026, allowing time for regulatory preparation and administrative implementation.

Education

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12618/Overview