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Board hears accountability-task-force update; staff implement SB 2487 weighting change for AP and dual credit

Mississippi State Board of Education · February 15, 2024
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Summary

Staff told the board they are working to reset accountability cut scores and reported two immediate business-rule changes: federal rules remove ‘‘bonus points’’ in growth/acceleration indicators, and Senate Bill 2487 requires AP and dual-credit courses be weighted equally in the acceleration component.

Mississippi Department of Education staff briefed the State Board on Feb. 15 about ongoing accountability-task-force work to revise the statewide accountability model and the timeline for resetting cut scores.

Staff warned that any substantial revisions must be approved by federal reviewers, which could delay…

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