Bill > SB992

This bill proposes to repeal and replace multiple sections of Missouri state law related to the statewide assessment system, fundamentally changing how student performance is measured and reported. The key changes include replacing the existing statewide assessment system with nationally norm-referenced assessments, modifying how student performance is categorized, and altering how school districts are evaluated and accredited. The bill introduces a new grade-level equivalence metric with performance descriptors ranging from "Below Basic" to "Advanced" and removes many existing provisions related to statewide testing. Notably, the bill's implementation is contingent upon the abolishment of the United States Department of Education, as specified in Section 2 of the bill. The changes would affect various aspects of education reporting, including virtual school programs, school turnaround efforts, and teacher evaluations, with the overall intent of providing a more flexible and potentially less centralized approach to measuring student and school performance. The bill represents a significant shift in Missouri's educational assessment methodology, moving away from a state-specific testing system to a nationally normed approach.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=312