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HI SB895
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires kindergarten teachers to conduct observational assessments of each student covering language/literacy, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development, as well as prior preschool attendance
- Mandates assessments be administered in two parts: the first within two months of kindergarten admission and the second within the eighth month of the school year
- Limits use of assessment data to instructional planning, identifying student support needs, and parent communication—explicitly prohibits use for student retention, school rankings, or teacher evaluations
- Prohibits the use of commercially developed, standardized, or externally contracted assessment instruments and bars mandatory external certification requirements for teachers beyond standard training
- Repeals existing Section 302A-1165 requiring the Board of Education to adopt a uniform, statewide kindergarten entry assessment administered within 30 days of admission
Legislative Description
Relating To Education.
Teachers
Last Action
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 15
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/10/2026
Education1/23/2025
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