Bill > SB0378

This bill establishes a new letter grade system (A through F) for ranking public schools in Michigan, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The Michigan Department of Education will be required to assign letter grades based on five key indicators: (1) student proficiency in math and English language arts, measured by state assessment percentages; (2) student academic growth in math and English, which can be evaluated through various methods like measuring student progress from fall to spring or tracking improvement toward proficiency; (3) growth of English language learners toward English language proficiency, as required by federal education law; (4) high school graduation rates; and (5) academic performance compared to schools with similar student demographics. The grading system aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of school performance by considering multiple factors beyond simple test scores, and will take into account the challenges faced by schools serving different student populations. The goal appears to be creating a transparent, standardized method for evaluating and comparing public school performance across the state.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0378