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, school districts with online programs will be allowed to provide remote assessment options for their students. The bill mandates the office of the superintendent of public instruction to develop or update assessment administration and security policies by April 1, 2027, to facilitate this remote testing. These policies will cover various aspects, including qualifications for testing personnel, student-to-proctor ratios, remote testing environment requirements, and parental consent forms. The office is also tasked with adopting and revising rules to implement these provisions effectively.