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.

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.