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MS HB1435
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bennett
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of state appropriated and public funds for remedial/developmental education at postsecondary institutions for first-time freshmen and transfer students
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Requires upper middle and high schools to evaluate college readiness of students who score "minimal" or "basic" on Grade 8 assessments or below a composite score of 21 on the Grade 11 ACT, and enroll deficient students in mandatory remedial courses before graduation
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Establishes 12 remedial education courses covering mathematics, reading, writing/English language arts, science, and history, with curriculum developed by the State Board of Education in coordination with higher education boards
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Mandates the State Board of Education establish passing score requirements by October 31, 2017, with school districts required to submit implementation plans by March 1, 2018
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Allows students to earn dual-enrollment credit for successfully completed remedial courses and requires annual accountability reports on student success data from each school district
Legislative Description
Remedial education; prohibit funding at postsecondary level of education and require to be provided before high school graduation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017