HB17-1117
Repeal Assessments In 9th Grade And Social Studies
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning eliminating certain state assessments in public schools.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, the department of education administers state assessments in English language arts and mathematics to students in grades 3 through 9 and administers state assessments in social studies to students once in elementary school, once in middle school, and once in high school. The bill repeals administration of the ninth-grade English language arts and mathematics state assessments and the state social studies assessments to align with changes to federal requirements.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Education
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 17-1117 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1117 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 6-7. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2017 | House | House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/20/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)