HB 159

Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.

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Digest

HB 159 allows school districts to use adaptive, growth-based interim assessments in place of current standardized state tests, contingent on a federal waiver. It prohibits using test scores as the sole factor in teacher evaluations and requires that students be assessed on progress throughout the year.

Author (1)

Matthew Shaheen

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Rep. Matthew Shaheen

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(512) 463-0594

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