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HJ 570 Study; Standards of Learning assessments.

Introduced by: C. Richard Cranwell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; Standards of Learning assessments. Requests the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to examine the administration and application of the Standards of Learning assessments in Virginia's public schools. In conducting its study, JLARC is to consider, among other things, (i) the legal sufficiency of the SOL assessment testing process; (ii) the effect of SOL testing on classroom instruction; (iii) the viability of computer testing; (iv) SOL test security, validity, and reliability; (v) early access to test results to facilitate summer remediation efforts; (vi) turnaround time for test results; (vii) the use of these tests among special student populations, such as English as a second language (ESL) and transfer students; (viii) the work and recommendations of the various SOL assessment advisory groups assisting the Board of Education; (ix) local school division access to SOL testing data and technical assistance; and (x) such other issues as it deems appropriate. The Commission shall complete its work in time to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the 2002 Session of the General Assembly.


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