This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Education must obtain approval from the State Board of Education before implementing any new standardized assessment requirements for public schools that are not already mandated by state or federal law. The bill defines a standardized assessment as one that is administered to all students within a specific grade or subject area, with results that can be analyzed at various levels, including district, school, or student subgroup.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that any existing standardized assessment requirements that are updated or revised to a new version or form will not be classified as a new standardized assessment under this legislation. This provision ensures that ongoing assessments can continue without the need for additional approval, streamlining the process for updates to existing assessments. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.