The bill authorizes virtual schools and programs in Alabama to administer state-required assessments in a virtual setting starting with the 2025-2026 school year, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include administering assessments on assigned dates and times, conducting synchronous sessions managed by designated personnel, and ensuring that assessments are monitored via video by proctors. Additionally, if the assessment platform does not support integrated camera proctoring, students must use two devices: one for taking the assessment and another for monitoring. The bill also stipulates that the student-to-proctor ratio must not exceed 10 to 1, and students must remain in the assessment area until instructed otherwise by the proctor.

Importantly, the bill exempts public institutions of higher education and certain college or workforce readiness assessments from these provisions until they are available for remote access. Furthermore, it mandates that individuals administering assessments or serving as proctors must hold a valid Alabama professional education certificate. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The new legal language includes the insertion of provisions for remote testing and the conditions under which it can occur, while deleting references to previous assessment administration methods that do not align with this new framework.