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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2902

HB 2902: Math tests

Allowing certain national tests as multiple measures for mathematics.

Summary

  • Allows a student's mathematics scores on various college placement exams to be used as an objective alternative assessment to demonstrate the student has met the mathematics standards required for graduation.
  • Requires the State Board of Education to submit the proposed scores to the Legislature for formal approval through legislation or concurrent resolution.
  • Subject to funds being appropriated for this purpose, requires school districts to reimburse students if they take the tests in order to use them as an alternative assessment.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2902), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2006
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2006
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Gigi Talcott (R-28)
Introduced
January 16, 2006 in the House
Last action
February 3, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2902, SHB 2902

AN ACT Relating to allowing student scores in mathematics on certain national tests as one of multiple measures for state standards for mathematics;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Gigi Talcott (R-28)

31 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 23 Republicans)

Dave Quall D-40Al O'Brien D-1Don Cox R-9Pat Sullivan D-47Richard Curtis R-18Ross Hunter D-48Dawn Morrell D-25Dan Roach R-31Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13Beverly Woods R-23Jan Shabro R-31Maureen Walsh R-16Doug Ericksen R-42Cary Condotta R-12Glenn Anderson R-5Joyce McDonald R-25John Serben R-6Toby Nixon R-45Fred Jarrett R-41Larry Haler R-8Mike Armstrong R-12Jim McCune R-2Kathy Haigh D-35Bob Sump R-7Skip Priest R-30Rodney Tom D-48Geoff Simpson D-47Bill Hinkle R-13Chris Strow R-10Daniel Newhouse R-15Jay Rodne R-5

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2902)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  3. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2902)
  4. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  5. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  6. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 2902 in other sessions

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