AT A GLANCE
Measures propose changes
to A-F grading system
State lawmakers have proposed several bills related to the new A-F school evaluation system. Here are some of the bills proposing the most significant changes.
Senate Bill 183
Author: Sen. Susan Paddack, D-Ada, and Rep. David Perryman, D-Chickasha.
Proposal: The state will create an oversight committee to create a “research-based formula to implement the A-F grading system.”
Status: Assigned to the Senate Education Committee.
SB 468
Author: Sen. Sean Burrage, D-Claremore.
Proposal: Any school district with a website will be required to post its A-F district and school site report cards online.
Status: Assigned to the Senate Education Committee.
SB 635
Authors: Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond, and Rep. Jason Nelson, R-Oklahoma City.
Proposal: Student academic growth measurements and dropout rates will be cut from the A-F formula. More factors will be included when calculating elementary school and middle school grades. The state Board of Education will establish a fair testing sample size.
Status: Waiting to be heard by the full Senate.
House Bill 1036
Author: Rep. Dennis Casey, R-Morrison.
Proposal: The state will create an Oklahoma School Accountability System Validation Task Force, which would evaluate whether the A-F system is accurate and fair.
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