HI HR194

Urges the Board of Education to provide academic credit or penalty to motivate students to take Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) tests seriously.

States that under the No Child Left Behind program, schools must achieve defined academic proficiency by 2014, with progressive sanctions imposed on schools that fail to meet targets.

Notes anecdotal evidence that students are not taking the tests seriously, including reports of students deliberately creating pictures or messages with answer bubbles and intentionally performing poorly to reflect negatively on teachers.

Indicates students estimate that 25 to 50 percent of test-takers do not approach the test seriously, and currently no incentive or penalty exists for student performance on the test.

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