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IN SR0024

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Kruse

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine alternative response collection methods for high-stakes testing in Indiana schools

  • Cites inequalities in current school testing methods, including some schools lacking adequate bandwidth, internet access, or computers

  • References Spring 2013 testing disruptions where at least 78,000 students experienced interruptions during statewide high-stakes exams

  • Notes the Indiana Department of Education invalidated nearly 1,400 test scores due to these disturbances

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Legislative Council

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of alternative response collections for high-stakes testing.

Last Action

Second reading: adopted voice vote

3/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Education and Career Development2/10/2014

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