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OK SB159
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Anderson
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma School Testing Program Act to require criterion-referenced tests for grades 3-8 align with standards outlined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001 (ESEA/No Child Left Behind Act) rather than state Priority Academic Student Skills standards.
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Changes language from "may" to "shall only" develop and administer tests in subjects required by federal law, making compliance mandatory and contingent on federal funding availability.
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Removes references to fine arts assessments in grades 3-8, eliminating the requirement for school districts to administer and report on fine arts assessment strategies.
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Maintains existing criterion-referenced tests for reading and mathematics in grades 3-8 and end-of-instruction tests for high school courses (English II, III, US History, Biology I, and Algebra I, II, Geometry).
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Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with an emergency declaration allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Education; directing third through eighth grade tests to align with federal standards. Effective date. Emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
coauthored by Enns (principal House author)
2/7/2013