Standardized School Report Card Act

The Standardized School Report Card Act (S. 695) would require states and individual schools receiving federal funding to create and distribute annual report cards to parents and the public. These report cards are designed to be written in easily understandable language and must include specific data on student performance in core subjects, graduation and dropout rates, and school safety. Additionally, the reports would provide transparency regarding teacher qualifications, average class sizes, and student access to technology like computers and the internet.

For citizens and parents, this bill aims to provide a clear, consistent way to evaluate the quality of local schools and compare them to others across the state. By mandating the disclosure of information such as parental involvement levels and the number of teachers working with emergency certifications, the legislation seeks to give families more comprehensive data to use when making decisions about their children's education. The bill also directs the federal government to provide model templates and grants to help states and schools produce these reports effectively.