IL HR0161

Urges the U.S. Department of Education to offer states a waiver of assessment and accountability requirements for the 2020-2021 school year under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Requests waiver of assessment requirements in section 1111(b)(2) covering all required assessments for school year 2020-2021.

Requests waiver of school differentiation and identification requirements for schools needing comprehensive and targeted support under sections 1111(c)(4) and 1111(d)(2)(C)-(D).

Requests waiver of report card provisions related to assessments and accountability in section 1111(h) based on 2020-2021 school year data.

Cites concerns that over one million Illinois students remain in fully remote learning and that administering state assessments would divert resources from supporting student social-emotional well-being, mental health, and reconnection with schools during pandemic recovery.