IL HJR0045

Urges Congress and President Obama's administration to reexamine public school accountability systems and move away from heavy reliance on high-stakes standardized testing.

Calls for development of a multiple forms of assessment system that does not require extensive testing and more accurately reflects the broad range of student learning.

Requests overhaul of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind Act) to reduce testing mandates and promote multiple forms of evidence of student learning and school quality.

Opposes mandating a fixed role for student test scores in evaluating educators.

Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to President Barack Obama and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation.