This bill amends the administration of statewide summative assessments for students enrolled in online schools, specifically addressing how school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools can conduct these assessments. The bill removes the previous requirement that the rules apply only for the school year beginning July 1, 2018, and each succeeding year, and instead establishes that the rules will apply moving forward. It introduces new provisions that allow these educational institutions to administer state assessments in an online format that mirrors the students' regular academic instruction.

To ensure the integrity of the assessment process, the bill outlines specific conditions that must be met for online assessments. These include assigning a specific date and time for the assessment, conducting a synchronous assessment session managed by designated personnel, and requiring that an assessment proctor monitors the student via a video feed throughout the assessment. Additionally, it mandates a maximum ratio of ten students per assessment proctor and stipulates that an assessment administrator must verify the submission of the assessment. The state board of education is tasked with adopting rules to implement these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.7