Bill giving greater flexibility to school districts for testing, funding ready for Senate floor

Bill giving greater flexibility to school districts for testing, funding ready for Senate floor

'That's what this bill aims do, making sure that our kids get all that they need to be successful and open up doors.'

Day 36: Senate Committees Strip Teacher Leave Bill and Sub Anti-DEI Language, Remove FY26 Ed Funding Items

Day 36 included action on education bills on the House and Senate floor and drama about education bills in Senate committees. The House passed SB 63 by Sen. Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett), which would require school districts that offer PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, PreACT, ACT, ASVAB, or Advanced Placement (AP) exams to students enrolled in the district to offer the same testing to homeschool students residing in the district. Schools districts could not charge h…