The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the administration of statewide assessments in Arizona. Specifically, it would add a new provision allowing school districts or charter schools to administer the statewide assessment in written form upon approval by a majority vote of the governing board or governing body. This addition would be included alongside existing reasons for administering the assessment in written form, which currently include requirements from individualized education programs, accommodations for special circumstances, religious purposes, or requests from a student's parent or guardian.

Additionally, the bill would clarify that the State Board of Education is responsible for adopting and implementing the statewide assessment to measure student achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also allowing for assessments in social studies and science. The language of the current statute would be slightly modified to incorporate the new provisions and ensure clarity in the implementation process. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the flexibility of assessment methods available to schools while maintaining accountability standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-741