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AR HB1998

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • New educational standards must be accompanied by written grade-level tests or assessments before adoption.

  • State board and department must present a fiscal impact statement for proposed new standards and accompanying assessments before endorsement or adoption.

  • Standards must be presented to the public with appropriate time for public comment before implementation.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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