This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding school assessment and accountability. Notably, it introduces new provisions that require the Department of Education to administer tests to students utilizing empowerment scholarship accounts, thereby expanding the scope of students subject to assessment. Additionally, it modifies existing language to clarify that both school districts and the Department of Education are responsible for receiving and processing official score reports from assessments taken by students, including those educated under empowerment scholarship accounts.

Furthermore, the bill makes various deletions and insertions to streamline the language and clarify responsibilities. For instance, it removes outdated references to specific entities and replaces them with broader terms, ensuring that the Department of Education and local education agencies are included in the assessment process. The bill also emphasizes the importance of data privacy and the timely sharing of assessment results, while ensuring that parents are informed about their child's performance and the status of their empowerment scholarship accounts. Overall, these changes aim to enhance accountability and transparency in the educational assessment process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-741, 15-743, 15-2402, 93-380, 15-2401, 15-2401.01, 15-802, 15-731, 15-741.02, 15-742