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NJ A164

NJ A164
Requires legislative approval of changes to core curriculum content standards and Statewide assessments.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, the State Board of Education is directed to review and update the core curriculum content standards every five years. This bill provides that any update or revision made to the core curriculum content standards following the bill's effective date will require the approval of the Legislature. The State board must forward the update or revision to the Legislature, and the Legislature must adopt a concurrent resolution within 45 days of submission to approve or disapprove the update or revision. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the update or revision, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the update or revision, it may not be implemented. Similarly, the bill requires that any revision made to a Statewide assessment or the adoption of a new Statewide assessment will also require the approval of the Legislature through the adoption of a concurrent resolution. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to approve the revised or new Statewide assessment, it may be implemented. In the event that the Legislature adopts a concurrent resolution to disapprove the new or revised Statewide assessment, it may not be implemented.

AI Summary

This bill requires legislative approval for any updates or revisions made to the state's core curriculum content standards or statewide assessments. Under the current law, the State Board of Education is responsible for reviewing and updating the core curriculum content standards every five years. This bill adds a provision that any such updates or revisions made after the bill's effective date must be approved by the state legislature through the adoption of a concurrent resolution. Similarly, the bill requires legislative approval for any revisions made to existing statewide assessments or the adoption of new statewide assessments.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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