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This bill allows students enrolled in online instructional sites to complete state assessments remotely, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, with specific requirements and policies to ensure the validity and integrity of remote testing. The Minnesota Department of Education will be responsible for developing comprehensive guidelines for remote assessment administration, which include establishing testing personnel qualifications, setting maximum student-to-proctor ratios, creating testing verification processes, defining remote setting requirements, monitoring testing environments, specifying device and networking standards, and obtaining parental consent. The bill also mandates that the department conduct validation activities to compare remotely administered assessments with in-person testing, potentially offering incentives to encourage participation in these validation efforts. Additionally, the bill appropriates $200,000 in fiscal year 2026 to develop the necessary policies and procedures for remote assessment administration. The bill defines "validation activities" as the process of collecting evidence to evaluate the appropriateness of assessment result interpretations and uses, with all provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2883&ssn=0&y=2025