Bill > HB2078

This bill modifies various sections of Arizona law related to student assessments in public schools, with a primary focus on changing assessment requirements and expanding options for testing. The bill introduces a menu of achievement assessments that schools can choose from starting in the 2025-2026 school year, replacing the current statewide assessment. Schools will be able to select alternative assessments to measure student academic performance in grades three through twelve, with the state board of education responsible for approving these assessments based on their rigor and quality. The bill also includes provisions for funding the new assessment approach, with local education agencies able to request funding equal to the estimated cost of administering the statewide assessment. Additionally, the legislation makes numerous technical amendments to various education-related statutes, updating references to assessments, clarifying language about testing and student performance, and making minor grammatical corrections across multiple sections of Arizona's education code. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in student assessment while maintaining a focus on measuring academic achievement and supporting student learning.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81745