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GA SB486

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

P.K. Martin

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Each local school system, state charter school, and the Department of Juvenile Justice must select and administer a nationally recognized college entrance exam (SAT or ACT) to grade 11 public school students who choose to participate, funded by the state
  • The exam must be administered during normal school hours on a system-wide or school-wide basis
  • The Department of Education must coordinate with local superintendents and state charter school principals on test timing and ensure students transitioning to and from the Department of Juvenile Justice are included
  • Exam results are prohibited from being used in any state accountability assessment program unless the State Board of Education determines otherwise
  • The Act only takes effect if the General Assembly specifically appropriates funds for its purposes, becoming effective on the later of the appropriations Act's effective date or the start of the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated

Legislative Description

Effectiveness of Educational Programs; administration of either the SAT or the ACT to all public schools students in grade 11; require

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth3/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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