The bill aims to support remote testing options for students enrolled in online school programs in Washington State. It recognizes the challenges faced by these students and their families, such as the need to travel to designated testing sites, which can lead to significant burdens including time off work and additional costs. To address these issues and ensure equitable access to state assessments, the bill permits school districts to offer remote testing options that align with the students' online learning environments.

Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, the bill mandates that school districts with online programs provide students the ability to complete statewide assessments remotely. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is tasked with developing and updating assessment administration and security policies to facilitate this remote testing, which includes establishing qualifications for testing personnel, monitoring procedures, and ensuring appropriate testing environments. The bill also outlines the need for periodic reviews of these policies and encourages the use of pilot rule-making for implementation.