HI HCR270

Urges the Board of Education to provide academic credit or penalties to motivate students to take Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) tests seriously under the federal No Child Left Behind program.

Notes that schools failing to achieve academic proficiency face escalating sanctions, potentially including state takeover, making student test performance critical.

Cites anecdotal evidence and student reports suggesting 25-50% of test-takers do not take the AYP tests seriously, including instances of students deliberately misusing answer bubbles or performing poorly to reflect negatively on teachers.

States that currently no incentive exists for students to perform well or penalty for performing poorly on these tests.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Board of Education Chairperson, and Superintendent of Education.