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MS HB411
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gary Chism
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AI Summary
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Eliminates all end-of-course subject area tests in public high schools beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.
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Requires all public high school students to take the ACT test and achieve a minimum score established by the State Board of Education as a condition for graduation.
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Amends graduation standards to replace end-of-course test requirements with ACT score attainment as the measure of mastery of minimum academic skills.
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Exempts students in High School Equivalency Diploma Option programs from the ACT requirement.
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Eliminates the career track program option for students entering ninth grade in the 2017-2018 school year or thereafter.
Legislative Description
End-of-course subject area tests; discontinue and require minimum score on the ACT for graduation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018