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WA HB1950
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kristine Lytton
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement, originally set to begin with the graduating class of 2015, that students must meet state standards in science on the statewide student assessment in order to earn a certificate of academic achievement for high school graduation
- Eliminates science-related alternative assessment options, including the use of ACT/SAT science scores, AP examination scores (biology, physics, chemistry, environmental science), and IB higher-level science examination scores as pathways to satisfy the certificate requirement
- Narrows the content areas students must pass for the certificate of academic achievement to reading/English language arts and mathematics only
- Removes the provision that the statewide high school science assessment (biology end-of-course) shall be used to demonstrate a student meets state standards for purposes of the certificate of academic achievement
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage during the 2015 Regular Session of the Washington 64th Legislature
Legislative Description
Eliminating the high school science assessment as a requirement for obtaining a certificate of academic achievement.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
3/10/2016
Committee Referrals
Education2/3/2015
Full Bill Text
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