Bill > A09392

This bill directs the New York Board of Regents to establish a committee composed entirely of New York state certified educators to research and develop strategies for reducing the length of standardized tests for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and increasing test transparency. The committee will specifically investigate data collection practices, examining what data is collected, how it is collected, who collects it, where it is stored, and why it is being used. The bill mandates that any standardized test administered to students in this age group must be publicly released on the state education department's website within ten days of scoring, test scores must be released within ten days of grading, and parents must be notified thirty days in advance of any district-wide standardized test, including operational and field tests. The committee is required to create and present a comprehensive proposal to the Board of Regents within one year of its formation. The legislation aims to enhance understanding of standardized testing practices and improve communication with parents and educators about these assessments.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9392