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MA H659
Requiring school districts, with the assistance of the department of elementary and secondary education, to disclose information about required assessments
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the disclosure to parents of standardized student assessments from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts, with the assistance of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), to disclose information about standardized student assessments from kindergarten through twelfth grade to parents or guardians at the beginning of each school year. The information to be disclosed includes details about the assessments such as the subject areas covered, administration timelines, screening for bias, completion time, online/paper-and-pencil format, graduation requirements, impact on academic plans, release of results, access to individual test results, the purpose and value of the assessments, the financial costs, and the availability of accommodations for students with disabilities and English language learners. The DESE is required to provide districts with updated information, templates, and assistance to ensure timely notification to parents, and to establish a grant program to cover the costs associated with preparing and distributing this information.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5074 (on 08/25/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H659 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H659.pdf |
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