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AR HB1998
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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State Board of Education and Department of Education cannot endorse, implement, or accept new educational standards until they are completed for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12).
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New educational standards must be accompanied by written grade-level tests or assessments before adoption.
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State board and department must present a fiscal impact statement for proposed new standards and accompanying assessments before endorsement or adoption.
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Standards must be presented to the public with appropriate time for public comment before implementation.
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Emergency clause declares the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, failure to veto, or veto override, citing concerns about the Next Generation Science Standards.
Legislative Description
To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Only Complete Sets Of Standards; To Provide A Fiscal Impact For New Standards Before They Are Adopted; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015