The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 120B.30, to allow for the remote administration of state assessments for students enrolled in online instructional sites, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It introduces new provisions that require the commissioner to establish policies and procedures for remote assessments, including qualifications for testing personnel, student-to-proctor ratios, and monitoring requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education conduct validation activities to ensure the comparability of scores between remote and in-person assessments, and it allows for incentives to encourage participation in these activities.

Furthermore, the bill includes appropriations from the general fund to support the development of the necessary policies and procedures for remote assessment administration. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of state assessments by requiring the commissioner to review and update assessment administration and security policies as needed.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120B.30