NC H276

Modifies the definition of low-performing schools to require both a D or F performance grade AND a school growth score of "met expected growth" or "not met expected growth" as defined in G.S. 115C-83.15

Changes the reform eligibility criteria for schools from being identified as "continually low-performing" to schools that have earned a D or F grade and the specified growth score for at least two of three consecutive years

Expands the transformation model framework to address schools that are "not exceeding expected growth" in addition to continually low-performing schools, focusing on four areas: teacher effectiveness, instructional reform, learning time, and operational flexibility

Applies consistent identification criteria for low-performing charter schools using the same performance grade and growth score standards

Becomes effective upon passage and applies beginning with the 2019-2020 school year