House File 190 amends Section 256.7 of the Iowa Code to update the requirements for state assessments administered by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools. The bill removes the previous stipulation regarding the school year beginning July 1, 2018, and instead establishes that the rules shall apply moving forward. It introduces a new subparagraph that allows these educational institutions to administer state assessments online, provided certain conditions are met.

The new provisions specify that assessments must be conducted in a manner that mirrors the students' regular academic instruction, including designated times for assessment, synchronous participation managed by school personnel, and monitoring through video feeds. Additionally, the bill mandates a maximum ratio of ten students per assessment proctor and requires that students remain in the assessment session until instructed otherwise. Finally, it stipulates that an assessment administrator must verify the submission of the assessment by the student.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.7
Reprinted: 256.7
Enrolled: 256.7