Kentucky HB789 amends academic standards and assessment processes for K-12 education.

Kentucky HB789 revises academic standards and assessment processes for K-12 education. It mandates the Kentucky Department of Education to review and revise academic standards every six years, focusing on critical knowledge and skills for global competitiveness. The bill outlines specific assessments for elementary, middle, and high school students, including criterion-referenced tests and on-demand writing assessments. It also requires local boards of education to establish district plans for advanced coursework and accelerated learning options for students in grades four through twelve.

Kentucky HB789 amends academic standards and assessment processes for K-12 education.

Kentucky HB789 revises academic standards and assessment processes for K-12 education. It mandates the Kentucky Department of Education to review and revise academic standards every six years, focusing on critical knowledge and skills for global competitiveness. The bill outlines specific assessments for elementary, middle, and high school students, including criterion-referenced tests and on-demand writing assessments. It also requires local boards of education to establish district plans for advanced coursework and accelerated learning options for students in grades four through twelve.