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IN SB0527
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Scott Schneider
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AI Summary
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Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, accredited nonpublic schools may administer a nationally recognized and norm-referenced assessment instead of the ISTEP program.
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The state board may approve locally adopted assessment programs for accredited nonpublic schools upon request.
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The state board must develop a method to reconcile approved performance and growth assessment programs for measuring school improvement.
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Freeway schools may suspend the ISTEP program requirement if they adopt an alternative locally adopted assessment program or administer an assessment under the new provisions for school years beginning after June 30, 2016.
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Updates cross-references in employment certificate provisions and eligible school definitions to reflect changes to assessment requirements for accredited nonpublic schools.
Legislative Description
School performance measures. Provides that an accredited nonpublic school or freeway school may administer, instead of the ISTEP program, another nationally recognized and norm referenced assessment. Corrects obsolete cross-references.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development
1/14/2015