MSBA’s Top 10 of things school board members should know from the Legislative Session: No. 2 — Changes in state testing

Posted on June 30, 2015 by mnmsba

MSBA continues its Top 10 list of items we think will have the biggest impact on schools. Running today through Wednesday — we’ll fill you in on our Top 10. And if anyone wants the entire analysis, just click on the MSBA Legislative Summary link below.

No. 2: Changes in state testing (again)

New legislation tried to cut back on the amount of testing students receive. Here are a few changes:

  • Districts are limited on the amount of time students may spend on testing — 10 hours for elementary and 11 hours for high school students.
  • The ACT is no longer required for graduation, but districts must pay for the test (contingent on funding provided by the state) the first time a student requests to take it.
  • Math standards revisions will be postponed until the 2020-21 school year.

See all of the changes in MSBA’s 2015  Legislative Summary. Take a look at page 10.

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