Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing local education agencies to administer alternative assessments in place of statewide summative.

The bill creates the Alternative Statewide Testing Pilot Program, allowing local education agencies (LEAs) to administer alternative assessments in place of statewide summative assessments for English language arts, mathematics, and science. The State Board of Education will select a provider through the procurement process and establish an application process and reporting requirements for LEAs. The pilot program includes a sunset date of July 1, 2031. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to various sections of the Utah Code.

Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing local education agencies to administer alternative assessments in place of statewide summative.

The bill creates the Alternative Statewide Testing Pilot Program, allowing local education agencies (LEAs) to administer alternative assessments in place of statewide summative assessments for English language arts, mathematics, and science. The State Board of Education will select a provider through the procurement process and establish an application process and reporting requirements for LEAs. The pilot program includes a sunset date of July 1, 2031. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to various sections of the Utah Code.