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IN SB0063
Bill
Status
1/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Kruse
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AI Summary
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Requires the Indiana Department of Education to allow students to use computer or digital response technology to complete ISTEP program tests effective July 1, 2015.
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Permits school corporations and schools to allow students to use computer or digital response technology when completing ISTEP program tests, though use is optional rather than mandatory.
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Expands the definition of "ISTEP program test" to include any statewide, national, or international assessment that a student is required to complete.
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Maintains existing requirements that school corporations provide students and parents with test scores, copies of non-multiple choice questions and prompts, scored responses, and scoring rubrics after results are returned.
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Preserves confidentiality by prohibiting public disclosure of individual student ISTEP program test scores.
Legislative Description
Use of technology in the taking of student assessments. Requires the department of education to allow the use of computer or digital response technology to complete a statewide, national, or international student assessment. Provides that a school corporation or school may allow a student to use computer or digital response technology to complete an assessment.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development
1/6/2015