The "Testing Integrity and Security Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2026," proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, aims to enhance the integrity and security of academic assessments in the District of Columbia. The resolution seeks to approve new regulations that establish minimum requirements for safeguarding the integrity of statewide assessments, ensuring accurate and meaningful results. It includes provisions for investigating unacceptable assessment practices, creating a framework for accountability, and amending existing definitions to align with the new regulations. The proposed rulemaking responds to the District of Columbia Testing Integrity Act of 2013 and outlines specific responsibilities for local education agencies (LEAs), schools, and personnel involved in assessment administration, emphasizing secure handling of test materials and standardized testing conditions.

The resolution mandates that all statewide assessments be administered by trained personnel and requires LEAs to ensure participation from all students, including those in nonpublic settings. It establishes strict protocols for maintaining testing integrity, including the signing of affidavits by test coordinators and monitors, and empowers the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to conduct investigations into any violations. Sanctions for violations may include administrative fines and invalidation of test scores, with a reconsideration process for contesting findings. The resolution is designed to ensure consistent and standardized assessment conditions, promoting fairness and accuracy in evaluating student performance, and is projected to be implemented within the existing budget for fiscal years 2026 through 2029.