Growth and projection analytics system; student and teacher growth.

Sec. 95b. (1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated for 2026-2027 only an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for a growth and projection analytics system with student and teacher growth reports. (2) The growth and projections reporting platform must provide continued hosting and delivery of reporting and offer the department additional supports in the areas of research, analysis, web reporting, and training. The platform must use historical student-level data from the state and have experience providing student growth reports. (3) Funding under this section must be awarded to an intermediate district to partner with the department and a platform vendor to meet the requirements of this section. The platform vendor must be determined through a competitive grant process. (4) The department and the platform vendor shall provide statewide training for educators to understand the reporting that details the impact to student learning and growth. (5) The department shall provide internet-based electronic student growth and projection reporting under this section to educators at the school, district, and state levels. The reporting must include role-based permissions that allow educators to access information about the performance of the students within their immediate responsibility in accordance with applicable privacy laws. (6) By not later than March 31, the department shall work with the center to make data available on a publicly accessible website that provides student growth metrics at the district and school level by grade and subject. (7) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.