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2011 SESSION
HJ 569 Uniform statewide grading policy; joint subcommittee to study feasibility & efficacy thereof.
Introduced by: Jeion A. Ward | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; uniform statewide grading scale policy. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the feasibility and efficacy of a uniform statewide grading policy for public schools in the Commonwealth. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) examine other states' uniform grading policies and the effect on the public school systems in those states, (ii) consider the implication of implementing a similar policy in the Commonwealth, and (iii) if such a policy is found to be desirable, consider and make recommendations on specific elements of such a policy, including consistent numerical breaks for letter grades, standards to define honors courses, a methodology for appropriately weighting advanced and honors courses, and a determination of courses and weightings to be used in the calculation of class rank. The joint subcommittee must submit its findings and recommendations to the 2012 Session of the General Assembly.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/11 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103050D
- 01/07/11 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/18/11 House: Assigned Rules sub: #3 Studies
- 01/27/11 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Rules