SB 23-061
signedEliminate State Assessment In Social Studies
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 23-061, which has been signed into law, removes the requirement for Colorado schools to give state tests in social studies to students from elementary through high school levels. This change affects all public school students and means that they will no longer have to take these specific standardized tests in social studies subjects. Since the bill is signed, it is now official policy and schools are expected to stop administering these assessments.
Official Summary
The bill eliminates the requirement that the department of education administer a state assessment in social studies to elementary and secondary students.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2023-05-07
- Latest action
- 2023-01-20
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
- OpenStates
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Related Legislation
This bill affects (27)
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repealsHB 18-1014(2018A)· signedSocial Studies Assessment In High Schools
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repealsHB 17-1181(2017A)· signedRequired State Assessment For Ninth-grade Students
repealsHB 22-1366(2022A)· signedImproving Students' Postsecondary Options
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repealsHB 17-1201(2017A)· signedScience Technology Engineering Math Diploma Endorsement
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repealsHB 17-1062(2017A)· failedMaking Certain State Assessments Optional
repealsHB 17-1022(2017A)· failedTeaching Competent History In Public Schools
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Affected by (23)
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Votes
BILL
2023-02-28 · Senate · pass — Yes: 22 · No: 13 · Other: —