Bill > HB4970

This bill proposes to establish a new letter grade system for ranking public schools in Michigan, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Michigan Department of Education will assign each public school a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) based on five key indicators: (1) student proficiency in math and English language arts, measured by the percentage of students achieving proficiency on state assessments; (2) student growth in math and English language arts, which can be measured by comparing student performance across different testing periods or tracking progress 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 other schools serving similar student populations, with similarity determined by demographic factors that correlate with academic achievement. The grading system aims to provide a comprehensive and nuanced evaluation of school performance by considering multiple dimensions of student learning and progress, rather than relying on a single metric.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4970