An Act establishing a special commission to re-imagine school assessment and accountability

This bill creates a special commission to review and redesign Massachusetts' current system for evaluating schools and students. The commission will examine existing laws, explore alternative assessment methods like projects and portfolios, and consider ways to make accountability measures less dependent on student demographics. Its members will include education officials, legislative leaders, and representatives from various community organizations, who must hold at least eight public hearings before submitting recommendations. The final report, due by December 31, 2022, will include proposed changes to state laws and draft legislation to implement the new system.