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MO SB932

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Nieves

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide high school equivalency examinations at least twice each year at convenient locations, with both computerized and non-computerized testing options available at no additional cost.

  • Prohibits the use of high school equivalency examinations described or promoted as aligned with Common Core State Standards unless no other alternative is readily available.

  • Requires the department to administer examinations in a manner that does not discriminate against students with documented mental health conditions affecting learning or learning disabilities.

  • Mandates that applicants with documented mental health conditions or learning disabilities receive individualized examinations to accommodate their needs.

Legislative Description

Modifies how the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides the high school equivalency examination

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

3/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/13/2014

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