Mississippi Law Triggers Higher Student Performance Standards

Mississippi law sets automatic increases in student performance expectations when either 75 percent of students reach proficiency or 65 percent of schools earn a B or higher. The thresholds are written into statute and apply statewide without requiring separate legislative action.

Today reported that a national consultant addressed the requirement during recent comments. The consultant stated that the law links rising proficiency rates directly to higher benchmarks. No specific date was given for when the thresholds might next be met.