HB1130

Trauma-Informed Student Assessment Exemption Act allows students experiencing trauma or loss to be temporarily exempt from high-stakes testing.

The Trauma-Informed Student Assessment Exemption Act allows students experiencing trauma or loss to be temporarily exempt from high-stakes testing. The act recognizes that such students are at heightened risk of academic harm when required to participate in these assessments. The exemption period lasts for at least 30 instructional days, with extensions possible. Schools must ensure student privacy and prevent disclosure of trauma details beyond necessary personnel.