Bill > H840

This bill modifies how North Carolina schools are evaluated and graded by implementing a two-part grading system that separates school achievement and school growth into distinct scores and letter grades. Under the new system, schools will receive separate letter grades for achievement (based on student performance measures like test scores and graduation rates) and growth (measuring student progress over time using the Education Value-Added Assessment System or EVAAS). The bill establishes specific scoring scales for both achievement and growth grades, ranging from A to F, with different numerical thresholds for each grade level. Schools will also continue to receive grades for specific student subgroups, such as economically disadvantaged students and students from different racial and ethnic groups. The bill requires that these new achievement and growth grades be prominently displayed on school websites, included in annual report cards, and distributed to parents, especially when a school receives a D or F grade. For federal reporting purposes, the bill adjusts how these scores are calculated, with achievement accounting for 51% and growth accounting for 49% of the total performance score. These changes aim to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive view of school performance by recognizing both student achievement and student progress. The new grading system will become effective January 1, 2026, and will apply to school report cards based on data from the 2025-2026 school year.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H840