Ends Rule on Student Test Grades
Virginia · HB189 · Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Why it matters
Students in grades three through eight could take several shorter reading and math tests during the year instead of one big test. Families would get score reports within 45 days after each test window closes.
What it does
- Requires a through-year growth test system for reading and math in grades three through eight
- Limits total testing time for that system to 150 percent of one end-of-year test
- Requires that state assessments be scored on a 100-point scale
- Requires score reports to families within 45 days after a test window closes
Status
Latest action (2026-07-21): Continued from last session
About this bill
Would repeal a rule requiring state test scores to count for at least 10 percent of grades 7 through 12 students' final course grades. The bill includes a reenactment clause.
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Education groups would likely say frequent testing shows student growth and helps teachers adjust lessons. Parents may welcome faster score reports.
💬 The case against
Some teachers would likely say more testing takes class time. Parent groups may worry that testing pressure grows.
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