HB 1212

Abstract

Standards of Learning assessments; virtual assessment administration; students with Individualized Education Programs;conditions and availability. Requires the Board of Educationto offer virtual assessment administration as an alternative methodof Standards of Learning assessment administration for any studentwith an Individualized Education Program (IEP) who meets the criteriaestablished by the Board to demonstrate achievement of the Standardsof Learning. The bill provides that such virtual assessment administrationshall be available at the option of such student and such student'sparent subject to the final determination of such student's IEP team as to the virtual setting and conditions appropriate for such student.The bill further permits the Board to adopt policies providing forsuch virtual assessment administration as an alternative for any student who does not receive special education or does not havean IEP, provided that such alternative is equally available to anysuch student subject to through-year growth assessment requirements.Finally, the bill requires the Board to develop guidance to implementthe provisions of the bill by January 1, 2025.