Bill > HF3120

This bill directs the Commissioner of Education to modify Minnesota's North Star accountability plan, which was established under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Specifically, the bill prohibits the commissioner from requiring school districts to report Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) scores for students who choose to opt out of the test. Furthermore, students who opt out will not be included in any student group data used to calculate a district or school's achievement rates. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years. By preventing the inclusion of opt-out students in performance calculations, the bill appears to give school districts and schools more flexibility in their accountability metrics and potentially reduce the pressure on students to take standardized tests.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3120&ssn=0&y=2025