• The current accountability system would sunset after the 2018-19 school year and a new report card based on achievement, growth, closing gaps, and attendance or graduation rates would begin the following year.

• Report card ratings would be the same as they are now, ranging from “significantly meets expectations” to “fails to meet expectations,” rather than an A-F scale that was previously proposed. It also allows DPI to use an alternative rating of “satisfactory” or “needs improvement” for schools with too few students or large high-needs populations.

• Private voucher school accountability would be based on the performance of voucher students, but the school could submit other student test results for inclusion in the report card.

• Public and charter schools with the lowest rating would have to apply for accreditation from a DPI-approved agency. Private voucher schools already must be accredited.

• After three consecutive years at the lowest rating, public schools would have to convert to a charter school or close, charter schools would have their charters revoked and private voucher schools wouldn’t be allowed to accept new voucher students, though they could keep existing ones.