SB 10 Summary

• Repeals AS 14.03.075 and AS 14.07.165(5), eliminating the secondary student competency examination requirement for high school graduation.

• Removes reporting requirements for the number and percentage of students passing the competency examination and each section from annual school performance reports.

• Eliminates references to competency examination waivers from school accountability measures and graduation rate reporting.

• Removes competency test requirements from measures used in the state's school and district accountability system, replacing them with standards-based assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Takes effect July 1, 2011.