Eliminates provisions relative to LEAP, iLeap, end of course testing, and the graduation exit exam for students in public schools (OR SEE FISC NOTE EX)
Requires students to attain a minimum ACT score set by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as a prerequisite to high school graduation and prohibits state-administered end-of-course assessments for high school students (OR -$4,300,000 GF EX See Note)
Provides relative to requirements for the assessment of students (OR +$5,791,644 GF EX See Note)
Expands the test type options used in grades three, five, six, seven, and nine as part of LEAP. (8/15/10) (EN NO IMPACT EX See Note)
Directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to explore the creation of an appeals process for certain students who do not pass state-administered, end-of-course assessments required for high school graduation
Provides relative to teacher evaluations (EG +$67,144 GF EX See Note)
Provides relative to the evaluation of teachers and administrators. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Repeals provisions relating to the statewide assessment system