AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT TESTS IN THE NATIVE LANGUAGE OF THE TEST TAKER.

HB 5859 requires schools and the Department of Developmental Services to administer intelligence quotient (IQ) tests for developmental services eligibility in the student's native language. This applies to all students assessed for developmental services, ensuring test results reflect their actual learning ability rather than language barriers. The bill amends statutes to mandate this language requirement for local education boards and the Department. Its purpose is to improve accuracy in eligibility determinations by using the test-taker's primary language. The bill directly affects students seeking developmental services and the agencies responsible for their assessments.