OH HB239

Removes the requirement that nationally standardized assessments be required for high school graduation, effective for students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2018.

Reduces required end-of-course examinations from seven to four, with only English Language Arts II and Algebra I required for graduation beginning with students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2019.

Requires each school district to form a work group within 90 days to evaluate student testing time and recommend ways to reduce testing amounts, with membership including superintendent, principals, teachers, and parents.

Caps student testing time at 2 percent of the school year for state and district-required assessments and 1 percent for practice or diagnostic assessments, with districts able to exceed limits by annual resolution after public hearing.

Prohibits student retention under the Third Grade Reading Guarantee for the 2020-2021 school year only.