ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

 

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HB 2033: statewide assessment; written form; requirements

Sponsor: Representative Fink, LD 27

Committee on Education

Overview

Authorizes a school district or charter school to administer the statewide assessment in written form on approval by the school district governing board (governing board) or charter school governing body (governing body).

History

The State Board of Education (SBE) must adopt and implement the statewide assessment to measure student achievement of the academic standards in reading, writing and math. SBE may also administer achievement assessments in social studies and science. Laws 2025, Chapter 204 modified the reasons for which a school district or charter school may request to administer the statewide assessment in the form of a written test as follows: 1) a written test is required pursuant to an individualized education program or Section 504 plan; 2) to accommodate special circumstances; 3) for religious purposes; or 4) on request by a student's parent or guardian (A.R.S. § 15-741).

Provisions

1.   Adds, to the reasons for which a school district or charter school may administer the statewide assessment in the form of a written test, on approval by a majority vote of the governing board or governing body.

2.   Makes technical changes.

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