High-Stakes Standardized Testing

This bill is a memorial urging the U.S. Congress to end federal mandates that tie public school funding and accountability to high-stakes standardized testing. It argues that these tests have failed to improve student outcomes while wasting taxpayer money and reducing time for other learning activities. The legislation calls for restoring local control over education and redirecting funds toward evidence-based supports like smaller class sizes, better teacher pay, and mental health services. Additionally, it requests that Congress repeal punitive consequences based on test scores and allow states to use alternative assessment methods.