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WA HB1079

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lillian Ortiz-Self

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts with online school programs may allow students to complete statewide assessments remotely beginning in the 2027-28 school year

  • Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop or update assessment administration and security policies for remote testing by April 1, 2027

  • Required policies must address testing personnel qualifications, student-to-proctor ratios, remote testing environment requirements, device and network standards, and parental consent forms

  • Statewide assessments covered include English language arts, mathematics, and science achievement tests (both general and alternate)

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025; passed unanimously (House 95-0, Senate 49-0)

Legislative Description

Supporting remote testing options for students enrolled in online school programs.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2025
Early Learning & K-12 Education3/7/2025
Rules2/20/2025
Education1/13/2025

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