IL HR0170

Requests the U.S. Department of Education exempt Illinois schools from state-mandated standardized testing in spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Cites concerns about the validity and fairness of test results given inconsistent learning conditions, with some districts fully remote, some hybrid, some in-person, and some students lacking computer or internet access

Notes that limited teaching and learning occurred during the 4th quarter of the 2019-2020 school year when schools closed

Expresses concern about using test scores to evaluate student success and teacher accountability under these circumstances

Highlights student stress from "Zoom fatigue," excessive homework, and trauma from pandemic conditions, arguing standardized tests have not been adjusted to reflect disrupted education