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1998 SESSION

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HJ 62 Study; Joint Subcommittee Studying Remedial Summer School.

Introduced by: Mitchell Van Yahres | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Continuing the Joint Subcommittee Studying Remedial Summer School. Continues the Joint Subcommittee Studying Remedial Summer School as the Joint Subcommittee on Remediation to examine and evaluate the system of remediation in the public schools. The joint subcommittee is requested to (i) continue its examination of the issues and objectives enumerated in House Joint Resolution 529 (1995) and House Joint Resolution No. 84 (1996); (ii) assess the potential impact of the SOLs, SOAs, and statewide student assessments on the need for remedial programs; (iii) evaluate the effectiveness of existing remedial programs; (iv) review all statutory and regulatory requirements and any legislation carried over to the 1999 Session pertaining to the remediation of students in grades K-12 vis-?-vis the joint subcommittee's findings and best educational practices; (v) recommend appropriate and feasible alternatives to facilitate the early identification of students educationally at-risk and the delivery of remedial programs throughout the school year; and (vi) consider such other issues related to its charge which it may deem necessary.


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