HI SR94

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 Department of Education administers AYP tests under the federal No Child Left Behind program, requiring all students to reach academic proficiency by 2014.

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

Cites anecdotal evidence that 25-50 percent of test-taking students do not approach the tests seriously, and observes the lack of current incentives or penalties for student performance.

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