State school and school district accountability system; eliminate certain criteria for measuring performance under.

HB 864 would have eliminated the "A" through "F" letter grade system used to rate Mississippi public schools and school districts under the state's accountability framework. This change directly affected all noncharter public elementary and secondary schools required to meet accreditation standards. The bill specifically amended Section 37-17-6 to remove these letter designations while keeping other accountability requirements intact, such as graduation rates and growth models. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.