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IN HB1030

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Rhoads

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Education may not require students in school corporations, charter schools, or individual schools to complete ISTEP program tests using a computer.
  • Students may not be required to use a computer for required statewide, national, or international assessments if their parent or guardian requests paper-based testing.
  • Students age 18 or older, or emancipated students, may request paper-based testing in place of computer-based testing.
  • Paper-based testing must be provided if required by a student's individualized education program (IEP).
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Administration of standardized tests. Provides that the department of education (department) may not require the students in a school corporation, a charter school, a school, or a grade or class in a school to complete a required statewide, national, or international test using a computer. Provides that the department, a school corporation, or a school may not require a student to use a computer to complete a required statewide, national, or international test if the student's parent or the student, if the student is at least 18 years of age or emancipated, requests that the student complete the test on

Last Action

Representative Bacon added as coauthor

1/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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