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IN SB0501
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 501 Summary
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State board must readopt Indiana academic standards that were in effect before January 1, 2009, by July 1, 2016, voiding the previously adopted standards.
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Prohibits the state board, department of education, and school corporations from seeking or renewing federal flexibility waivers under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act after June 30, 2015.
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ISTEP assessments continue during the 2015-2017 biennium; during 2017-2018 school year the state board may authorize either ISTEP or a comparable assessment aligned with newly adopted standards.
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State board may adopt emergency rules to implement academic standards changes under IC 4-22-2-37.1, with emergency rules requiring conversion to permanent rules under IC 4-22-2-24 through IC 4-22-2-36 after one extension period.
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Creates a subcommittee to review Core 40 diploma requirements and career and technical education offerings, with recommendations due to state board by December 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Indiana academic standards. Requires the state board of education (state board), before July 1, 2016, to readopt the Indiana academic standards that were in effect before January 1, 2009. Prohibits the state board, the department of education, and school corporations from applying for or renewing a flexibility waiver from federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind) requirements after June 30, 2015. Provides for the continuation of the ISTEP assessment until the new standards are adopted. Allows the state board to adopt emergency rules concerning the standards until permanent rules can be adopted. Makes a technical correction.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development
1/14/2015