Transparency for results of public education

(a) In general Each State operating under a declaration of intent under this Act shall inform parents and the general public regarding the student achievement assessment system, demonstrating student progress relative to the State's determination of student proficiency for the purpose of public accountability to parents and taxpayers. (b) Accountability system The State shall determine and establish an accountability system to ensure accountability under this Act. (c) Report on student progress Not later than 1 year after the effective date of the declaration of intent, and annually thereafter, a State shall disseminate widely to parents and the general public a report that describes student progress. The report shall include— (1) student performance data disaggregated in the same manner as data are disaggregated under section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)(xi)); and (2) a description of how the State has used Federal funds to improve academic achievement, reduce achievement disparities between various student groups, and improve educational opportunities for the disadvantaged.