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AR SB812
Bill
Status
4/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Blake Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-15-441 to redefine college and career readiness assessments used in public schools.
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Requires public schools serving grade 8 students to administer a State Board of Education-approved college and career readiness assessment to all grade 8 students.
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Requires public schools serving grades 10-12 to administer a State Board of Education-approved college and career readiness assessment to all grade 10 students before graduation.
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Allows funding for assessments to be paid using Department of Education at-risk funding.
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Permits the State Board of Education to designate alternative assessments beyond EXPLORE, PLAN, or PSAT, including next-generation assessments.
Legislative Description
To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Arkansas College And Career Readiness Program.
Last Action
Notification that SB812 is now Act 1216
4/8/2015