HI SCR172

Hawaii Board of Education is requested to reduce reliance on standardized testing and develop alternative accountability methods that use multiple forms of assessment instead of extensive standardized testing.

United States Congress and Executive Branch are urged to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act by reducing testing mandates and promoting multiple forms of evidence of student learning without mandating fixed roles for student test scores in educator evaluations.

Department of Education is requested to inform parents about the purpose, potential impact, rights, and protocol related to any standardized tests their students are expected to take.

Resolution expresses concern that over-reliance on high-stakes standardized testing undermines educational quality, narrows curriculum, negatively impacts low-income students, English language learners, students of color, and students with disabilities.

Copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the U.S. House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, U.S. Secretary of Education, Hawaii's congressional delegation, State Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Education.