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MS SB2520
Bill
Status
Passed
3/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Videt Carmichael
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 37-16-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to clarify that the State Board of Education must provide appropriate accommodations for testing instruments and procedures for students with identified handicaps or disabilities
- Ensures that test results reflect a student's actual achievement rather than the effects of impaired sensory, manual, speaking, or psychological process skills, unless those skills are what the test is designed to measure
- Requires children with disabilities to be included in general statewide and district-wide assessment programs with appropriate accommodations, and mandates alternate assessments for those who cannot participate in standard programs
- Directs the State Department of Education to publicly report data on the number of children with disabilities in regular and alternate assessments and their performance results, with the same frequency and detail as for nondisabled children
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; sponsored by Senator Carmichael during the 2010 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Testing instruments and procedures for students with disabilities; clarify accommodation.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/17/2010
Full Bill Text
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