NE1: North East Exams Act

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Debate will last for 72 hours.

Rep. Clyde1998, you have 36 hours to advocate for your bill.

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Am I understanding this correctly in that the bill applies to tests like MCAS - the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System - which is mandated by the state and is taken in grades 3-8, and then again in 10, rather than the exams teachers make to summarize their course at the end?

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Does this bill also cover AP/IB tests which might required by schools if students take an AP/IB class? (I ask because my school does that to prevent students from taking the class so they can have it on their transcript while flunking the test.)

Looking at the list of subjects offered in these courses - I feel that some would benefit from controlled assessments. For example: English and French.

I wouldn't rule them out for AP/IB tests, but if people wish from them not to be included - I'll be happy to modify the bill.

I believe that AP/IB tests are required if you take the course? Or is that a school-by-school decision?

[DKrol]

Clyde1998, are you accepting this as friendly?

[DKrol]

With that, debate has ended. We will now move to a 24 hour vote, or until all members have voted.

[DKrol]

Aye

[DKrol]

With 4 Ayes and One member not voting, the bill passes and will be forwarded to the Governor.