Establishes a regents review board to audit assessments used to determine grade promotion, graduation, and adequate yearly progress.

New York A00548 creates a regents review board to audit assessments used to determine grade promotion, graduation, and adequate yearly progress. The board reviews assessments for validity, reliability, alignment to standards, and appropriateness. The commissioner of education must submit annual reports and pilot and field test results to the board. The board submits a written report to the state board of regents, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. If an assessment fails to meet standards, it cannot be used for decisions. The board's report is made public.

Establishes a regents review board to audit assessments used to determine grade promotion, graduation, and adequate yearly progress.

New York A00548 creates a regents review board to audit assessments used to determine grade promotion, graduation, and adequate yearly progress. The board reviews assessments for validity, reliability, alignment to standards, and appropriateness. The commissioner of education must submit annual reports and pilot and field test results to the board. The board submits a written report to the state board of regents, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly. If an assessment fails to meet standards, it cannot be used for decisions. The board's report is made public.