CA AB2001

Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop recommendations by May 30, 2014 for reforming the statewide pupil assessment program for grades 7-12, including alignment with college and career readiness requirements.

Mandates the State Board of Education to adopt or modify and adopt the Superintendent's recommendations by September 30, 2014, with two public hearings held during regularly scheduled board meetings.

Directs development of plans to strengthen assessment relevance through pupil recognition and rewards for demonstrating subject matter mastery, with options including academic transcripts, course grade components, merit-based scholarships, and exam exemptions.

Requires coordination among elementary and secondary schools, public and private colleges, universities, and career and technical training institutions to align middle and high school assessments with college entry, course placement, and career opportunities.

Authorizes use of Title VI No Child Left Behind Act federal funds or other available state and federal funds to implement assessment program reforms and expansion of early assessment programs.