The bill, S. 390, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations set forth by the State Board of Education regarding the Assessment Program, specifically designated as Regulation Document Number 5359. This resolution aims to update the language in the regulation to reflect current educational legislation and assessment practices. The proposed changes include replacing references to the No Child Left Behind Act with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and updating the name of the state summative assessment from the South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (SCPASS) to SC READY, which is the current assessment in use.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of keeping the regulation aligned with prevailing educational standards and terminology, allowing for future updates without necessitating a formal regulation change request. The joint resolution will take effect upon approval by the Governor, ensuring that the assessment program remains relevant and effective in evaluating public school students across the state.