HB 2068 - DIGEST

     Declares an intent to clarify the dates by which passage of the Washington assessment of student learning becomes required for high school graduation.

     Declares a further intent to clarify the types of opportunities students will have to retake the assessments.

     Provides for the formation of an advisory committee that will recommend strategies to help all students meet the state's high school graduation requirements.

     Requires that the committee recommend one or more alternative methods to assess whether high school students have achieved the state's essential academic learning requirements.