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IN SB0536
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
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Replaces the Indiana statewide testing for educational progress (ISTEP) program with the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills or Iowa Tests of Educational Development, aligned to Indiana academic standards and not aligned with Common Core standards.
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Repeals the statute defining the ISTEP program and the ISTEP program citizens' review committee, and removes the July 1, 2017 expiration provision.
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Maintains current testing requirements for grades 3, 6, 8, and 10, plus graduation examination in grade 10 or 11, with statewide assessment administered in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
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Updates all references throughout Indiana Code from "ISTEP program" to "statewide assessment program" across multiple education statutes covering graduation requirements, school performance evaluation, charter schools, and special education.
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Effective July 1, 2017 with emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Student assessments. Replaces the ISTEP test program with an assessment program using the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills or the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, as appropriate for the grade level being tested. Repeals a statute establishing the ISTEP program citizens' review committee. Repeals a provision defining the ISTEP program. Repeals an expiration provision. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
Senator Zay added as third author
1/26/2017