NC S598

Modifies criteria for identifying low-performing schools by removing "met expected growth" from the growth score requirement, so only schools with a D or F grade AND "not met expected growth" would be designated as low-performing

Currently, schools earning a D or F grade with either "met expected growth" or "not met expected growth" are classified as low-performing; the change narrows this definition

Updates parental notification requirements to reflect the revised low-performing school criteria

Schools must still provide written notice to parents within 30 days of being identified as low-performing, including an explanation of performance grades and growth scores

Effective upon becoming law and applies to school identifications based on 2025-2026 school year data