BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1256: School assessment system

Reforming the school assessment system to focus on teaching and learning.

Summary

Changes school assessment system provisions by: (1) Eliminating nonfederally required tests; (2) Removing the graduation requirement from statewide tests; (3) Allowing opting out of standardized tests with no repercussion to students; and (4) Creating a balanced assessment system.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1256), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reforming the school assessment system to focus on teaching and learning;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1256 (2025–26) Public works/made in US · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1256 (2023–24) Higher ed. matching grants · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1256 (2021–22) Direct sales of milk · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1256 (2019–20) Driving w/ electronic device · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1256 (2015–16) Derelict vessel prevention · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1256 (2013–14) Freight mobility invest. brd · Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2013
HB 1256 (2011–12) Body art/piercing, tattooing · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1256 (2009–10) Ethical conduct/private gain · Did not pass · died in committee