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State outlines testing reductions under Act 472; science scheduling to follow standards review
Summary
LDOE told the Accountability Council that Act 472 requires reducing the number of social studies and science testing grades beginning in 2027–28; the department said social studies testing will be limited to grades 3, 5, 8 and high school, and that science grade placements will be decided after a standards review.
Department staff summarized changes required by Act 472 of the 2025 legislative session and how they will affect statewide testing. The presenter reviewed federal testing requirements under ESSA and explained that Act 472 directs the state to limit science and social studies tests to not more than four grade levels each beginning in 2027–28 and to avoid…
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