SB 26-68

Senate Bill 26-68 modifies how standardized tests are handled in Colorado's schools. It aims to reduce the number of these tests given to students as much as possible and allows the state education department to ask for permission from the federal government to skip some required assessments if needed. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official policy that schools must follow. The change will affect all students in Colorado's public school system by potentially reducing the amount of testing they undergo.

Official Summary

The bill requires the department of education to:Ensure that standardized summative assessments are administered to students to the minimum extent possible; andApply for a federal waiver for federal assessment requirements, if necessary.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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