HB2033

THE CONTEXT: The State Board of Education (SBE) must adopt and implement the statewide assessment to measure student achievement of the academic standards in reading, writing and math. SBE may also administer achievement assessments in social studies and science.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would adds, to the reasons for which a school district or charter school may administer the statewide assessment in the form of a written test, on approval by a majority vote of the governing board or governing body.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to make the stated financial responsibility enforceable and keep public reporting on time. It would adds, to the reasons for which a school district or charter school may administer the statewide assessment in the form of a written test, on approval by a majority vote of the governing board or governing body, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.