HI SR110

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

Notes that under No Child Left Behind, schools failing to achieve adequate proficiency face escalating sanctions, potentially resulting in state takeover.

Identifies student behavior undermining test validity, including intentionally poor performance to reflect negatively on teachers and misusing answer bubbles to create pictures or messages.

Reports that students estimate 25-50 percent of test-takers do not take the AYP tests seriously due to lack of incentives or penalties for performance.

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