HB 23-1239

House Bill 23-1239, known as "Local Innovation for Education Assessments," aims to reduce the number of standardized tests required in Colorado schools by allowing local education providers to request a minimum testing schedule. The bill also directs the Department of Education to seek federal permission to modify current assessment requirements and supports local schools in developing new types of assessments. Since it has been signed, this bill is now law and its provisions are being implemented or prepared for implementation by the Department of Education.

Official Summary

The bill requires the department of education (department) to cap standardized summative assessments administered to the minimum extent possible, if requested by the local education provider. The bill requires the department to apply for a federal waiver for federal assessment requirements. The bill requires the department to support, through various means, local education providers and schools to innovate new assessments.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)