Bill > HF190

This bill modifies rules for administering statewide summative assessments for online schools, specifically outlining how school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools that deliver instruction primarily over the internet can conduct state-required assessments. The new provisions establish detailed requirements for online testing, including: assigning specific dates and times for assessments, requiring synchronous assessment sessions managed by designated school personnel, implementing video monitoring of students during the test to prevent cheating (either through a primary device or using a second device), maintaining a student-to-proctor ratio of no more than 10:1, ensuring students do not exit the assessment session without proctor instruction, and having an assessment administrator verify student submission. The bill removes language referencing a specific start date (previously July 1, 2018) and instead makes the new online assessment guidelines generally applicable. The provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide a standardized framework for conducting online assessments that maintains testing integrity while accommodating the unique environment of online schools.

Education (House)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF190