State leaders unveiled the second draft of the revamped system that will rank schools with an A-F letter grade starting in 2026.

The latest draft makes minor changes from the previous version released in June but continues to emphasize grading schools for what students can accomplish rather than penalizing them for what they don’t.

The department was tasked with creating a new A-F school grading model after lawmakers passed House Bill 1498 this legislative session.

The state school board must approve the new grading criteria by the end of 2025.

The new grading system is based on points given to each student in a school, which are tied to their academic mastery, standardized testing scores and additional skills and experience, including attendance, career and technical courses,

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