HB1152

Require that the secretary of the Department of Education apply to the United States Department of Education for the authority to develop and implement an innovative assessment system.

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1152 requires the Department of Education to apply for federal approval to create an innovative assessment system.

South Dakota HB1152 mandates the Department of Education to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Education to develop and implement a new assessment system. If approved, the secretary must create a model that meets federal criteria for innovative assessments, aligns with state academic achievement requirements, accurately measures student growth in reading and mathematics, adheres to evidence-based literacy practices, and reinforces foundational math skills.

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History

Jan 28

House

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 163

Jan 27

House

First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 148