MI HR0430

Urges Congress to remove the 95 percent student participation requirement for statewide standardized assessments under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Calls on the U.S. Secretary of Education to advocate for eliminating the assessment participation requirement in ESSA subsection (c) paragraph (4)(E) (20 USC 6311).

Opposes federal penalties on schools whose student participation in standardized assessments falls below 95 percent, citing concerns about funding loss and school reputation damage.

Affirms that Michigan parents have the right to opt out of statewide assessments and that schools should not face penalties for parental decisions outside their control.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Education, Senate President, House Speaker, and all Michigan congressional delegation members.