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This bill establishes a pilot program for alternative state-administered assessment systems in Michigan schools, offering districts new options for student testing beyond the current Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). The bill creates two pilot program models: one with three interim assessments that generate a cumulative summative score, and another with two interim assessments focused on growth and one summative assessment. The department of education will contract with entities to develop these assessment systems and can enroll up to 90 districts, ensuring a balanced representation of rural, suburban, and urban areas. The new assessment systems must align with state standards, meet federal education law requirements, and provide detailed reporting on student performance and growth. Key requirements include limiting testing time (no more than 1 hour for interim assessments and 3 hours for summative assessments), ensuring public review of test questions, and providing timely, comprehensive reports to students, parents, teachers, and administrators. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing school aid and assessment laws, updating references and language to accommodate these new assessment approaches. Districts that participate in the pilot programs can use these alternative assessment systems instead of the traditional M-STEP, offering more flexibility in measuring student academic progress.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4157