Public Instruction, Super. of; state program to support improvement of low-performing schools.

Added official Enrolled headers, page numbering, and the 'Approved' stamp to finalize the document for signing.

The effective date for the new accreditation and assessment standards was extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, giving schools more time to prepare.

Standardized testing requirements were expanded to include students in grades 9 through 12, whereas the original text focused primarily on grades 3 through 8.

The rules for local alternative assessments were clarified to distinguish between mandatory assessments (required when state tests are unavailable) and permissive assessments (optional replacements for state tests).

New provisions were added to ensure that end-of-course assessments administered in grades 7-12 account for at least 10% of a student's final course grade.

The frequency of testing was standardized to limit assessments to no more than one per academic quarter or four per year to maximize instructional time.