Connecticut House Bill HB06019

Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/18/23
• Refer: 1/18/23

Caption

An Act Concerning Student Assessments.

Impact

If enacted, HB06019 will amend general statutes to establish a Collaborative on Education Assessment and Innovation. This collaborative will be led by educators and is tasked with studying education performance assessments and school quality measures based on student performance. The results from this study will inform the implementation of a pilot program within a consortium of various school districts, thus potentially reshaping how educational performance is evaluated across the state.

Summary

House Bill 06019 proposes significant changes concerning student assessments within the educational system. The bill requires the Department of Education to conduct an audit to evaluate the costs and the time that school districts and state agencies have invested in the implementation of mastery examinations. The intent is to identify inefficiencies and develop recommendations for a more streamlined system of student assessment, ultimately aiming for a reduction in the number of assessments students are subjected to.

Contention

Discussions surrounding the bill may revolve around the adequacy and effectiveness of existing assessment practices and the potential drawbacks of reducing the number of assessments. While supporters argue that less frequent testing may lead to improved educational outcomes and reduced stress on students, opponents may raise concerns about the possibility of diminished accountability and the challenges of accurately measuring student performance without comprehensive assessments.