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CT HB06803

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Albis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 10 of the general statutes to require state mastery examinations provide valid, fair, and reliable estimates of student performance relative to grade-appropriate standards.

  • Prohibits using mastery examination results as the sole indicator for student promotion or graduation decisions.

  • Requires guidelines to investigate and continuously monitor computer device effects, variance in student computer skills, and issues with computer adaptive test alignment and question pools.

  • Prevents supplanting of academic standards and ensures maintenance of diverse curricula in schools.

  • Prohibits using mastery examination results for purposes beyond the examination's original design and validity.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Discrimination In State Mastery Examinations By Providing A Valid, Fair And Reliable Estimate Of A Student's Overall Performance.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/25/2017

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