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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Gary Smith SB No. 127
Proposed law provides that a student with exceptionalities who is not pursuing a regular
diploma shall not be administered the American College Test (ACT) as part of the state's
school and district accountability system, unless the student's parent or legal guardian
requests, in writing, that the ACT be administered to the student or the student's
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) provides for it.
Proposed law provides that nonparticipation of a student with exceptionalities in any
administration of the ACT pursuant to the state's school and district accountability system
shall not, in any manner, be factored into the calculation of any performance score or
performance letter grade assigned to any school or school system in which the student is
enrolled, provided such exclusion does not violate any federal law or regulation, including
the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:10.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the
original bill
1. Provides that nonparticipation of a student with exceptionalities in ACT
testing conducted pursuant to the state's educational accountability system
shall not be factored into school and district performance scores, provided
such exclusion does not violate federal law or regulations.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the engrossed
bill.
1. Adds an exception to proposed law prohibition allowing a student to take the
ACT if his IEP provides for it.