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OH HB73

OH HB73
Regards educational testing, assessment, and retention


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

134th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend sections 3301.0710, 3301.0711, 3301.0712, 3301.0729, 3301.163, 3313.608, 3313.61, 3313.612, and 3313.6114 of the Revised Code regarding the college and work ready assessment system, to require school districts to form work groups to evaluate the amount of time students spend on testing, and to eliminate retention under the Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of the Ohio Revised Code regarding educational testing, assessment, and retention. Key provisions include: - Reducing the number of end-of-course exams required for graduation from seven to four, only requiring the English language arts II and Algebra I exams - Eliminating retention under the Third Grade Reading Guarantee starting in the 2021-2022 school year, though districts must continue to offer intervention and remediation services for students reading below grade level - Requiring school districts to form work groups to evaluate the amount of time students spend on testing and make recommendations to reduce testing amounts - Directing the Department of Education to publish an annual report on testing time, efforts to reduce testing, and resources for parents. Overall, the bill aims to reduce the time students spend on standardized testing and restore classroom instructional time.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

House Primary and Secondary Education 3rd Hearing, All Testimony (15:00 5/18/2021 Room 313 (Overflow in Room 311)) (on 05/18/2021)

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