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WA HB1079
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self
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AI Summary
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School districts with online school programs may allow students to complete statewide assessments remotely beginning in the 2027-28 school year
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Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop or update assessment administration and security policies for remote testing by April 1, 2027
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Required policies must address testing personnel qualifications, student-to-proctor ratios, remote testing environment requirements, device and network standards, and parental consent forms
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Statewide assessments covered include English language arts, mathematics, and science achievement tests (both general and alternate)
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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