Education (Testing & Assessment)

SB 159 exempts specific housing developments from school impact fees, which are typically charged to new construction to fund school infrastructure. The bill directly affects qualifying housing projects (like apartment complexes or subdivisions) by removing a financial requirement they would otherwise owe to local school districts. This change modifies how school impact fees are applied, eliminating the assessment for the designated developments without altering broader fee structures. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

HB 98 authorizes public school complexes to use authentic assessments - such as student projects, presentations, or real-world tasks - instead of traditional tests for classroom performance evaluations. This policy change directly affects public schools and students by shifting how learning is measured in day-to-day teaching. The bill requires schools to incorporate these methods into regular classroom assessments, moving away from standardized testing for certain evaluations. It takes effect on July 1, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)