HB 1659 - DIGEST

Declares an intent to initiate revisions to the science assessment while delaying the graduation requirement in science so that there is adequate time to realign curriculum, instruction, and assessment in science before students are required to meet the standard on the Washington assessment of student learning in science for high school graduation.

Requires the superintendent of public instruction to report to the education committees of the legislature by January 15, 2008, and each year thereafter until January 15, 2013, on the timelines, major milestones, and progress of the transition of the high school Washington assessment of student learning in science to end-of-course assessments as required by RCW 28A.655.070.