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AZ HB2605
Bill
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Requires all students enrolled in Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) who do not have disabilities to participate in the statewide assessment administered by the Department of Education
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Students with disabilities (as specified in section 15-2401) may participate in statewide assessments only if learning at grade level in a specific academic area, with parental agreement that a passing score is required, and with proper notification of testing accommodations
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Adds ESA program students to statewide assessment reporting requirements, including test scores by subject area and achievement-related data alongside school district, county, and state statistics
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Amends parent agreement requirements for ESA enrollment to include ensuring qualified students participate in statewide assessments
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Authorizes the Department of Education to administer statewide assessments to ESA students and report their scores alongside traditional public and charter school data
Legislative Description
Qualified students; statewide assessment; requirements