Bill > H488

This bill modifies how school performance grades are calculated and reported in North Carolina, shifting from a single overall performance grade to separate school achievement and school growth grades. Under the new system, schools will receive two distinct letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F): one for achievement and another for growth. The achievement grade will be based on student performance on assessments, college and workplace readiness measures, graduation rates, and English language proficiency, while the growth grade will be calculated using the Education Value-Added Assessment System (EVAAS). The bill specifies precise scoring scales for both achievement and growth grades, with achievement grades ranging from 85-100 for an A to less than 40 for an F, and growth grades ranging from 90-100 for an A to less than 60 for an F. Additionally, the bill requires schools to report these grades for various student subgroups and prominently display them on their websites. Schools receiving a D or F in either achievement or growth will be required to notify parents. The changes aim to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive view of school performance, separating static achievement metrics from measures of student progress. The new grading system will become effective for the 2025-2026 school year, with report cards reflecting these changes.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H488