HB 2582-S2.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/10/00)

     Provides that after data are complete and accurate, the writing portion of the Washington assessment of student learning test booklets shall be redistributed to schools.  Schools shall make the writing portion of each student's test booklet available to the student, the student's parent or guardian, and teacher.

     Provides that, by September 10, 1998, and by September 10th each year thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to schools, school districts, and the legislature on the results of the Washington assessment of student learning and state-mandated norm-referenced standardized tests.

     Provides that, by September 1, 2000, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the governor and the fiscal and education committees of the legislature on the estimated cost of returning the entire test booklet to parents and teachers.