MS HB130

Abolishes the "A" through "F" letter grade accountability rating system for schools and districts effective with the 2020-2021 school term, replacing it with percentage designations ranging from 0% to 100%.

Establishes new percentage rating categories: 90-100% (equivalent to "A"), 80-89.9% (equivalent to "B"), 70-79.9% (equivalent to "C"), 60-69.9% (equivalent to "D"), and 0-59.9% (equivalent to "F").

Requires education accountability programs to include at least three school quality indicators (such as school climate surveys, class size, chronic absenteeism, and access to advanced teachers) in addition to academic indicators, with academic indicators not to exceed 65% of the composite score.

Mandates that the State Department of Education assist local school boards in establishing education accountability programs with guidelines and support, and requires annual reports to include detailed performance data broken down by student subgroups.

Updates related sections to reference the new percentage-based ratings, including superintendent qualification requirements, school district accreditation standards, and the School Recognition Program funding structure.