Revises provisions relating to the statewide system of accountability for public schools. (BDR 34-636)

SB 351 revises Nevada's school accountability system by requiring the state to weight academic progress more heavily for students who scored below the 75th percentile in their school on prior standardized tests. Specifically, it mandates that schools receive double credit for improvement in these students' scores when calculating annual performance ratings. This change affects all public schools in Nevada, particularly those with higher concentrations of struggling students, and aims to better reflect growth in student achievement. The bill modifies how school ratings are determined under NRS 385A.600, focusing on measurable progress rather than absolute scores.