Education: other; alternative academic performance rating and report card system; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

This bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to create a new accountability rating system specifically for public schools designated as alternative education campuses by January 1, 2028. These schools include strict discipline academies, dropout recovery programs, adult education sites, and previously approved alternative education campuses. The new ratings, which must be reported separately from regular schools, will prioritize student growth and graduation rates over standard proficiency scores to better reflect the unique needs of these populations. Additionally, the legislation mandates that intervention plans for struggling alternative schools align with the specific goals and evidence-based methods appropriate for their students.