On page 12, line 25 of the amendment, after "(11)" insert "The superintendent shall review available and appropriate options for competency-based assessments that meet the essential academic learning requirements. In accordance with the review required by this subsection, the superintendent shall provide a report and recommendations to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate by November 1, 2019.

(12)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 20, beginning on line 9 of the amendment, strike all of section 703

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 21, line 6 of the title amendment, after "creating" strike "new sections" and insert "a new section"

EFFECT: (1) Removes the requirement for the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to review available and appropriate options for expanding the integration of competency-based education practices in public schools and to provide a report to the education committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate by November 1, 2019.

(2) Adds a requirement for the SPI to review available and appropriate options for competency-based assessments that meet the essential academic learning requirements and provide a report and recommendations to the education committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate by November 1, 2019.