2327-S2 AMH DUNN MCLA 199

2SHB 2327 - H AMD 312

By Representative Dunn

FAILED 3/12/2007

   On page 2, beginning on line 19, strike all of sections 2 through 6

   On page 11, at the beginning on line 23, strike "Sec. 7." and insert "Sec. 2."

   On page 13, beginning on line 1, strike all of sections 8 through 10 and insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The state board of education, in cooperation with the superintendent of public instruction, shall examine the possibility of using end-of-course assessments in lieu of the current Washington assessment of student learning or as an objective alternative assessment to the Washington assessment of student learning. The examination shall focus on end-of-course assessments in high school and for mathematics and science, but may include use of the tests at other grade levels and for other subjects. The examination shall include but not be limited to a detailed analysis of the experience of other states using end-of-course assessments, development and administration costs, effects on curriculum and instruction, and impact on improving student achievement. The state board of education shall report findings from the examination by January 15, 2008, to the education and fiscal committees of the senate and the house of representatives."

   Renumber the remaining section consecutively, correct internal references accordingly, and correct the title.

EFFECT: Replaces provisions dealing with high school graduation and WASL requirements, as well as direction to implement end-of-course assessment for high school math and science. Instead, directs the State Board of Education to examine issues related to use of end-of-course assessments and report back to the Legislature by January 15, 2008.