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Committee advances accountability overhaul that would create unified public dashboard, change testing approach
Summary
Senate Education advanced House Bill 12‑78, a wide package of accountability changes recommended by a 26‑member task force, including a new public accountability dashboard, adaptive testing options, and revised measures for school improvement clocks; the measure goes to appropriations with modest new staff funding in the fiscal note.
The Senate Education Committee advanced House Bill 12‑78, a multi‑part rewrite of Colorado’s K‑12 accountability system that incorporates most recommendations from a bipartisan 26‑member task force. Sponsors said the bill addresses long‑standing concerns about the state’s accountability metrics, public reporting and the support provided to lower‑performing schools.
Key provisions — The bill would require the creation of a unified public dashboard to present school and district performance in an accessible way, move toward adaptive assessments to reduce student testing time and improve precision, revise how…
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