Education (Testing & Assessment)

HB 5034 reduces testing requirements for Connecticut public schools while redesigning high school math pathways. It creates an incentive program for school districts that cut time spent on broad assessments (like state exams), integrate ongoing classroom checks, and boost teacher training in formative assessments. The bill also requires the state to redesign math courses to focus on career-ready skills like data science and applied math, and seeks federal flexibility to adjust school accountability measures. These changes directly affect school districts, students (through reduced testing), and educators (via new professional development). The law takes effect July 2026, with implementation deadlines by 2027.