HB 2044 Summary

• Creates the "School Report and Assessment Calculation Review Task Force" with 15 members to evaluate calculation metrics used by the State Department of Education for school testing programs and evaluations.

• Task Force terminates December 31, 2013 and must complete its study and submit recommendations to the State Board of Education, Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

• Membership includes the Secretary of Education (chair), legislators from both chambers, school board representatives, superintendents' organization representatives, parent organization representatives, higher education experts in psychometrics and statistics, school administrators, and classroom teachers.

• Members may be reimbursed for travel expenses from public or private funds contingent on availability, with administrative support provided by legislative staff and the State Department of Education.

• Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.