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This resolution directs the Delaware Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive review of alternative student assessment models, specifically focusing on through-year and growth-based systems that can better support students with learning disabilities. The review stems from concerns about the current statewide assessment system, which uses the Smarter Balanced Assessment and SAT, and is seen as providing limited real-time instructional feedback and potentially causing significant stress for students. Inspired by Montana's Montana Aligned to Standards Through-Year (MAST) pilot program, the resolution requires the Department to engage with various stakeholders including educators, special education professionals, school leaders, families, and student representatives to evaluate the feasibility, technical capacity, cost, and instructional alignment of new assessment approaches. The Department is mandated to submit a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to key state leadership, including the Governor, legislative leaders, and the Division of Legislative Services, by June 30, 2026, with the ultimate goal of developing a more responsive and supportive student assessment system.

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