qualified students; statewide assessment; requirements
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s education laws to establish statewide assessments for students, particularly those receiving empowerment scholarship accounts. It outlines requirements for the state board of education regarding assessment adoption, implementation, and data collection, including the use of nontest data and district-level evaluation. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for schools and districts, focusing on test results and student progress, and addresses the administration of assessments for students in special education programs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics for grades designated by the state board.
- Requires the state board to collect and report on nontest data related to student achievement and graduation rates.
- Modifies reporting requirements for schools and districts, including annual test result reports and pupil progress data.
- Addresses the administration of assessments for students receiving empowerment scholarship accounts, including the ability to use scores from nationally recognized assessments.
- Specifies a testing window for statewide assessments.
- Outlines procedures for districts to administer assessments in alternative formats (written, etc.)
- Requires districts to provide parents with access to student assessment scores.
- Clarifies the use of empowerment scholarship account funds for eligible expenses.
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