Bill > S598

This bill modifies the criteria for identifying low-performing schools in North Carolina by changing how school performance is assessed. Currently, schools are considered low-performing if they earn an overall school performance grade of D or F and a school growth score of "met expected growth" or "not met expected growth". The bill removes the "met expected growth" language, effectively making schools with a D or F grade and a "not met expected growth" score automatically classified as low-performing. Schools identified as low-performing will be required to notify parents within 30 days, explaining their performance grade and growth score. The changes will take effect for school performance data from the 2025-2026 school year, which means schools will be evaluated under these new criteria starting in that academic year. This modification aims to provide a more stringent definition of school performance and ensure parents are promptly informed about their school's academic standing.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S598