BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
SB 6476: School assessment system
Reforming the school assessment system to focus on teaching and learning.
Summary
- Eliminates nonfederally required tests, removes the graduation requirement from statewide tests, allows opting out of standardized tests with no repercussion to students, and creates a balanced assessment system.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 21, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pam Roach (R-31)
- Introduced
- January 21, 2016 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
AN ACT Relating to reforming the school assessment system to focus on teaching and learning;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)
7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 6476 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6476 (2019–20) Correctional services access
- SB 6476 (2017–18) Concealed pistol lic holders
- SB 6476 (2013–14) Small works roster projects
- SB 6476 (2011–12) Plumbing contractors
- SB 6476 (2009–10) Sex crimes involving minors
- SB 6476 (2007–08) Public facility sale/use tax
- SB 6476 (2005–06) Nonpersistent offenders
- SB 6476 (2003–04) Manufactured housing