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MI SB0847
Bill
Status
9/21/2009
Primary Sponsor
Michael Switalski
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide assessment program in the Department of Education covering reading, mathematics, language arts, and other general subject areas to identify students with greatest educational need and inform resource allocation.
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Requires annual assessments of all students in at least 2 elementary and middle school grade levels, with compliance to federal No Child Left Behind Act requirements for additional grades.
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Mandates assessment contractors meet quality management standards including at least level 2 of the Capability Maturity Model for 2005-2006 assessments and level 3 for subsequent assessments.
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Requires assessment instruments to test grade-level content, comply with No Child Left Behind, follow the Code of Fair Testing Practices, and be factually accurate with provisions to remove inaccurate questions.
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Prohibits inclusion of a social studies component in grade 9 assessments.
Legislative Description
Education; examinations; social studies as part of ninth grade MEAP program; eliminate. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1970 PA 38 (MCL 388.1081 & 388.1082),
Education, school districts
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
9/21/2009