HB257

AN ACT relating to the education assessment and accountability system.

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Kentucky HB257 amends the education assessment and accountability system, focusing on curriculum alignment, assessment standards, and accountability.

Kentucky HB257 revises the education assessment and accountability system in Kentucky. It mandates teacher preparation programs to align their curriculum with state academic standards. The Kentucky Board of Education is tasked with creating and implementing a balanced statewide assessment program that measures student, school, and district achievement. The bill outlines specific assessment components, including annual summative tests and criterion-referenced tests. It also establishes a system for reviewing and revising academic standards every six years.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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2 Nay

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Education

Feb 4

8:00 AM

House Committee On Primary And Secondary Education

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 138)

Apr 1

Senate

received in Senate

Apr 1

Senate

to Rules (S)