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HF 150

A bill for an act prohibiting school districts from using standards-based grading in grades six through twelve.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brooke Boden

HF 150 bars standards-based grading for grades 6–12, forcing districts to use traditional grading methods and affecting students, families, and teachers in those grades.

Subcommittee recommends passage.
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Bill Summary · HF 150

Summary of HF 150 (Introduced Jan. 30, 2025)

Purpose and intent

HF 150 would bar school districts from using standards-based grading (SBG) to evaluate students in grades 6 through 12. The bill defines SBG and imposes a prohibition on applying that method for evaluating junior high and high school students.

Key provisions

  • Prohibition: A school district may not utilize standards-based grading to evaluate the performance of students enrolled in grades 6–12.
  • Definition: “Standards-based grading” is defined as a method of evaluating student performance in which traditional academic subjects are broken down into smaller learning objectives or skills, and a student’s performance is evaluated based on the extent to which the student has mastered each objective or skill.
  • Scope: Applies specifically to grades 6–12; does not explicitly address grades outside that range.
  • Textual note: The bill includes an explanatory section stating that the explanation does not reflect agreement with its substance by members of the general assembly. The core prohibition and definition are included in the introduced text.

Affected entities and individuals

  • Primary impact: School districts and their governance structures (policies, grading practices) for grades 6–12.
  • Secondary impact: Students in grades 6–12, their parents or guardians, and educators responsible for grading and reporting in those grades.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor BODEN.

Legislative actions and timeline

  • 2025-01-30: Introduced and referred to the House Education committee.
  • 2025-02-06: Subcommittee hearing with members Fett, Hora, and Matson.
  • 2025-02-13: Subcommittee meeting and recommendation of passage.
  • Status: Subcommittee recommends passage; awaiting further committee or floor action per legislative process.

Practical implications

  • If enacted, districts would need to maintain or adopt grading systems that rely on traditional grading methods (as opposed to standards-based frameworks) for grades 6–12.
  • The bill does not specify penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or transition timelines beyond its prohibition, nor does it address grading methods used in grades K–5.
  • No fiscal note or cost impact is provided in the summary text; districts may need to adjust policies, training, and communication with families if they previously used SBG.

Next steps for readers

  • Watch for further committee action and potential floor debate in the House.
  • If you represent a district, consider evaluating current grading practices for grades 6–12 and developing a transition plan should HF 150 advance toward enactment.
  • Monitor any amendments that might alter scope, definitions, or enforcement provisions as the bill progresses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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