Plain English Summary
This bill replaces North Carolina's current school grading system with a new one that calculates school performance scores based on student test proficiency, growth in learning, English language proficiency, graduation rates, and career/college readiness measures. Schools receive letter grades (A-F) based on these scores, with different scoring thresholds for elementary, middle, and high schools.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this system provides a more comprehensive picture of school performance by emphasizing student growth alongside achievement, rewards schools for helping struggling learners improve, and includes multiple pathways to success (like career certifications and military service) beyond traditional academics. The bill also requires separate reporting of subgroup performance to highlight achievement gaps and ensure accountability for economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English learners.
Arguments Against
Critics may contend that the new grading scale and thresholds could result in lower grades for schools under the new system compared to the old one, potentially misrepresenting school quality. Others might argue the system remains heavily dependent on standardized testing and may not capture important factors like school safety, student well-being, or teacher quality that affect educational outcomes.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 68
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 105
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 97
Cosponsors (5)
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown