Senate Bill 176 Summary

• Requires the State Board of Education to award separate numerical performance scores (0-100 scale) and letter grades (A-F) for both school achievement and school growth for all schools.

• School achievement scores account for 80% and school growth scores account for 20% of the overall performance calculation, with each component receiving its own distinct grade.

• Mandates that schools serving kindergarten through eighth grade receive separate achievement and growth performance grades for reading and mathematics.

• Requires the State Board to establish subgroup performance scores and grades for economically disadvantaged students, major racial and ethnic groups, children with disabilities, and English learners.

• Applies to all public schools, charter schools, regional schools, and laboratory schools, with implementation effective for school performance grades and report cards based on the 2018-2019 school year.