Student assessments; requiring U.S. history assessment to be administered to students in certain grades. Effective date. Emergency.
Impact
If enacted, SB1427 would amend existing statutes to require the U.S. history assessment to be administered at least once during the students' secondary education. This adjustment aims to emphasize the importance of historical knowledge as a vital component of the curriculum and align testing practices with educational standards that promote civic engagement. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that declares an emergency, thus aiming for immediate implementation to enhance the state's assessment strategy.
Summary
Senate Bill 1427 aims to modify the statewide system of student assessments in Oklahoma, specifically concerning the administration of the United States history test. The bill mandates that the U.S. history assessment be made available to students in specific grades, enhancing the focus on civics education within the state's assessment framework. The intention behind this bill is to ensure that students are well-prepared to understand American history and civics, which proponents argue is crucial for fostering informed citizenship.
Contention
While supporters of SB1427 advocate for the importance of student competency in U.S. history as a necessity for graduation, there may be differing opinions on the logistics and implications of adding additional assessments to the statewide system. Critics might argue that this could burden schools and students, particularly if additional resources and training are not provided to effectively prepare both educators and students for these assessments. The emergency clause also raises questions about the legislative process and the reasons for rushing the bill’s implementation without comprehensive stakeholder input.
Schools; statewide system of student assessments; directing assessments to be administered to certain private school and homeschool students; effective date; emergency.
Schools; statewide system of student assessments; directing assessments to be administered to certain private school and homeschool students; effective date; emergency.
Student assessments; directing assessments be administered to students who attend certain private schools and for whom certain tax credit was claimed. Effective date. Emergency.
Schools; allowing the statewide system of student assessments to include certain retest and career-readiness and armed services assessments; providing certain exemption; effective date; emergency.
Schools; allowing the statewide system of student assessments to include certain retest and career-readiness and armed services assessments; providing certain exemption; effective date; emergency.
Schools; statewide system of student assessments; directing assessments to be administered to certain private school and homeschool students; effective date; emergency.
Student assessments; directing assessments be administered to students who attend certain private schools and for whom certain tax credit was claimed. Effective date. Emergency.
Schools; accreditation; granting authority; process; directing State Board of Education to notify Legislature if school fails to take certain action; effective date; emergency.
Schools; statewide system of student assessments; directing assessments to be administered to certain private school and homeschool students; effective date; emergency.