The proposed bill mandates that home schools receiving any form of public funds must administer an annual student assessment to each enrolled student aged seven to seventeen. The bill amends existing laws to clarify the definition of a home school and introduces a new section outlining the conditions under which assessments are required. Specifically, it stipulates that the assessments must be nationally recognized and approved by the State Board of Education, with all associated costs borne by the home school.

Additionally, the bill specifies that home schools must complete the assessment process, which includes purchasing materials, administering the tests, scoring, and reporting results, before they can access public funds. It also allows for alternative assessment procedures, provided they are approved by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, but again, the costs for these alternatives fall on the home school. This legislation aims to ensure accountability and educational standards for home schools that receive public funding.

Statutes affected:
HB 1587: 6-15-501, 6-15-511, 6-15-507