SB 447 Summary

• Authorizes the State Board of Education to create a grant program for implementing formative assessments in school districts.

• Establishes a matching funds application process allowing school districts to apply for grants based on need.

• Directs awarded grants be used to provide formative assessments for student remediation, achievement gains, and addressing deficiencies in test scores.

• Requires the State Board of Education to promulgate rules implementing the grant program provisions.

• Effective July 1, 2013, with emergency clause for immediate implementation.