Iowa SSB3042 modifies education provisions, focusing on student assessments and gifted programs.

Iowa SSB3042 modifies provisions related to the Iowa statewide assessment of student progress (ISASP) and programs for gifted and talented children. The bill requires school districts to establish systematic and uniform procedures for screening, referring, identifying, and serving gifted and talented children. It also mandates the development of an advanced mathematics pathway to increase student access to higher-level mathematics courses. Additionally, the bill implements procedures for subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration, aiming to enhance student readiness and academic growth.

Iowa SSB3042 modifies education provisions, focusing on student assessments and gifted programs.

Iowa SSB3042 modifies provisions related to the Iowa statewide assessment of student progress (ISASP) and programs for gifted and talented children. The bill requires school districts to establish systematic and uniform procedures for screening, referring, identifying, and serving gifted and talented children. It also mandates the development of an advanced mathematics pathway to increase student access to higher-level mathematics courses. Additionally, the bill implements procedures for subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration, aiming to enhance student readiness and academic growth.