HI HCR158

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

Notes that the No Child Left Behind program requires states to demonstrate adequate yearly progress toward 100% student proficiency by 2014, with schools facing escalating sanctions for failure to meet targets.

Identifies concerns that students are not taking AYP tests seriously, including reports of students intentionally creating pictures with answer bubbles and some intentionally performing poorly to reflect negatively on teachers.

References anecdotal evidence suggesting 25-50% of test-takers do not approach the tests seriously, and notes there is no current incentive for good performance or penalty for poor performance.

Directs the Governor, Board of Education Chairperson, and Superintendent of Education to receive copies of the resolution.