I posted in the thread but just to make sure folks see it - that was bad reporting that spread like wildfire. The bill has to do with state ‘grades’ for schools’ performance – i.e., are they successful or not – and nothing to do with students’ grades.
This is what happens when local journalism is under siege.
Here’s corrected article:
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article226925119.html