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Missouri lawmakers pass a bill to grade schools A to F based on performance, aiming for transparency.
The Missouri House has passed a bill to assign public and charter schools letter grades from A to F based on performance data like test scores, attendance, and finances, aiming to boost transparency and accountability.
Sponsored by Rep. Dane Diehl, R-Butler, the measure would have the state education department develop the grading system, with potential incentives for high-performing schools.
While supported by some Republicans for driving improvement, concerns remain from Democrats and others about oversimplifying school performance, the impact on rural and struggling schools, and the influence of external factors like poverty.
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Los legisladores de Missouri aprueban un proyecto de ley para calificar a las escuelas de A a F en función del rendimiento, con el objetivo de transparencia.