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MI SCR0030

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dayna Polehanki

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Department of Education to grant Michigan waivers from state assessment requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act for the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19 pandemic uncertainties.

  • Cites difficulty in maintaining uniform test administration procedures for the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) and PSAT 8/9 if in-person school attendance remains uncertain.

  • Notes that test security and reliability of assessment results may be compromised due to challenges in implementing standardized procedures during the pandemic.

  • Argues schools should redirect limited resources and energy away from state assessments to focus on other educational initiatives and adapting to new learning circumstances.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Education to grant waivers for Michigan state assessment requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education And Career Readiness

6/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Education And Career Readiness6/25/2020

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