HB332: Statewide testing program; cease all statewide uniform assessments and determine promotion based on cumulative grades.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Require The State Board Of Education To Cease The Administration Of All Statewide Testing; To Require The Determination As To Whether Or Not A Student Is Eligible For Promotion To The Next Grade Or Graduation To Be Based Solely On The Student's Academic Performance As Reflected By The Student's Cumulative Grades; To Repeal Section 37-16-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Sets Forth The Primary Purpose And Goals Of The Statewide Testing Program; To Repeal Section 37-16-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes Penalties For Violations Of Test Security Procedures Relating To Mandatory Uniform Statewide Tests; To Repeal Section 37-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Modification Of State Testing Instruments And Procedures For Students With Identified Handicaps Or Disabilities; To Amend Sections 37-16-3, 37-16-5, 37-16-7, 37-16-15, 37-16-17, 37-3-49, 37-15-38, 37-17-6, 37-35-3, 37-177-1, 37-177-3, 37-177-5, 37-177-7, 37-177-9, 37-177-11 And 37-177-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.