HB 1135 Summary

• Revises the definition of "Learning Gains" to include students who maintained achievement levels 3, 4, or 5 on statewide standardized assessments from one school year to the next, not just those showing improvement

• Requires schools and school districts to receive an "Incomplete" grade or rating for the 2014-2015 school year, with assessment data used only for informational purposes as a transition baseline

• Protects schools and approved providers from sanctions or penalties based on the 2014-2015 "Incomplete" rating, and prevents charter school systems or high-performing districts from losing their designations due to these grades

• Directs the Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of Florida's education performance accountability system and submit recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by December 1, 2016, including assessment administration capacity, system timeline, and teacher pay-for-performance impact analysis

• Takes effect July 1, 2016, with the reporting requirement repealing July 1, 2017