2007 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 586

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 923
Sponsored By:
Senator Britt
Entitled:
Secondary School - Graduation Requirements - Weighted Numerical Assessment System

Synopsis:

Requiring the State Board of Education to establish a weighted numerical assessment system to calculate a passing score that students are required to achieve to graduate from a public high school in this State; and requiring the assessment system to include an examinations or assessments category that may not be more than a specified percentage value of the total score required for graduation.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/14
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Assessments
Education, State Board of
Examinations
Public Schools
Students

Bill affects the following Statute:

Education
( 7-205 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered