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IA SF211
IA SF211A bill for an act relating to the administration of the statewide summative assessment of student progress to students of online schools by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools.(Formerly SSB 1025.)
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the administration of the statewide summative assessment of student progress to students of online schools by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools. The bill provides that any school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school providing instruction delivered primarily over the internet may administer any state summative assessment in an online setting that is similar to the student’s regular academic instruction, if the following conditions are satisfied: the student takes the assessment at a date and time that are assigned by personnel designated by the school, the student participates in a synchronous assessment session that is initiated and managed by personnel designated by the school, an assessment proctor is able to monitor the student for the duration of the assessment through a video feed, the ratio of students taking the assessment to assessment proctors is not greater than 10 to 1, and an assessment administrator who is a school employee verifies student submission of the assessment. Pursuant to Code section 256.7(21)(b)(2), the state board of education is required to adopt rules to implement the bill’s provisions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies state rules for administering statewide summative assessments for online schools in Iowa, establishing specific guidelines for conducting online assessments. Under the new provisions, school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools that primarily deliver instruction online may administer state assessments in an online setting, provided they meet several detailed requirements. These requirements include: assigning specific assessment dates and times, conducting a synchronous assessment session managed by school personnel, implementing video monitoring of students during the test through either a single device or a combination of devices, maintaining a maximum student-to-proctor ratio of 10:1, ensuring students do not exit the assessment session without proctor instruction, and having a school employee verify the student's assessment submission. The bill requires the state board of education to create rules implementing these new guidelines, effectively creating a standardized framework for online test administration that balances technological monitoring with educational oversight. This approach aims to maintain assessment integrity while accommodating the growing prevalence of online and remote learning environments.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Withdrawn. S.J. 785. (on 04/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF211 |
| Fiscal Note - Online Schools, Remote Testing | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1524508.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF211.html |
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