Modifying provisions on second grade reading assessments.
Summary
Requires school districts to select a second grade oral reading assessment which must be administered to students each fall and establishes associated requirements for districts.
Repeals provisions obligating the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to identify a collection of reading passages and assessment procedures that can be used to measure second grade reading accuracy and fluency skills.
Repeals a requirement obligating the SPI to develop per-pupil costs related to the second grade reading assessment, and instead allows the SPI to provide an estimated per-pupil cost.
Modifies funding provisions related to the assessment by indicating that if funds are appropriated, the SPI must provide districts with funds to purchase assessment materials and professional learning for educators about the district's newly adopted reading system for the second grade, rather than paying for the costs of the assessment.
From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2018 (SSB 6132), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House