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MA H431

MA H431
To place a moratorium on high stakes testing

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to place a moratorium on high stakes testing and to direct the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a three-year moratorium on the use of high-stakes testing, such as the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), as a graduation requirement and for educator evaluations. It also directs the State Auditor to investigate the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including its contracts with Measured Progress and Pearson, and provide guidance for future contracts with Massachusetts-based nonprofits with expertise in the state's educational system. The bill aims to enable educators, students, parents, and local districts to develop and pilot alternative assessment models to evaluate their vision and goals for public schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (42)

Bruce Ayers (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Michael Day (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Shawn Dooley (R),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Shaunna O'Connell (R),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jim O'Day (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  John Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  John Velis (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Timothy Whelan (R),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
(6 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H431
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H431.pdf
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