Senate creates advisory task force to study teacher and student assessments

Senate Bill 4‑15 was adopted by the Senate with an amendment that creates an advisory committee to study teacher and principal evaluations, the time spent on mandated state and local assessments, and related issues such as a possible shift from days to instructional hours. Chairman White explained the amendment and said committee appointments must be made by July 1, 2025, and the committee must convene by Aug. 1, 2025.