SB1653

Establishes new accountability measures for Missouri public schools, charter schools, and school districts.

Missouri SB1653 introduces new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, and school districts. It implements a "growth to proficiency" measure to evaluate student academic progress. Schools will be rated on a scale from A to F based on student academic achievement, value-added growth, and growth to proficiency. High schools will also be evaluated on graduation rates and success-ready graduates. The bill creates the "Show Me Success Program" to provide financial awards to high-performing schools.