HI SCR219

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

Notes that schools failing to achieve academic proficiency face escalating sanctions, potentially leading to state takeover if deficiencies persist.

Cites anecdotal evidence that students are not taking AYP tests seriously, including reports of students deliberately marking answer bubbles to create pictures or messages and intentionally performing poorly to reflect negatively on teachers.

Identifies lack of incentives for good performance or consequences for poor performance as a contributing factor to student disengagement with testing.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Board of Education Chairperson, and Superintendent of Education.