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AR SB374

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Places an immediate moratorium on all statewide mandated tests except Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)-developed assessments, tests used to inform student placement or address student needs, or assessments to help determine reading impediments

  • Directs evaluation of the statewide testing and assessment system generally to assess the efficacy of statewide testing requirements

  • Requires examination of the direct and indirect effects of testing requirements on teaching and learning

  • Mandates consideration of referenced tests and best practices of accountability for teaching and learning

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Testing And Assessments Used In Public Schools.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2015

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