New Jersey S1860 mandates legislative approval for updates to core curriculum content standards and statewide assessments.

New Jersey S1860 requires the State Board of Education to seek legislative approval for any updates to core curriculum content standards and statewide assessments. The State board must forward any proposed changes to the Legislature, which must then adopt a concurrent resolution within 45 days to approve or disapprove the changes. If approved, the changes will be implemented; if disapproved, they will not be implemented. This bill also mandates legislative approval for any revisions to a statewide assessment or the adoption of a new statewide assessment.

New Jersey S1860 mandates legislative approval for updates to core curriculum content standards and statewide assessments.

New Jersey S1860 requires the State Board of Education to seek legislative approval for any updates to core curriculum content standards and statewide assessments. The State board must forward any proposed changes to the Legislature, which must then adopt a concurrent resolution within 45 days to approve or disapprove the changes. If approved, the changes will be implemented; if disapproved, they will not be implemented. This bill also mandates legislative approval for any revisions to a statewide assessment or the adoption of a new statewide assessment.