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House approves audit of kindergarten assessments after floor debate on testing burden
Summary
Senate Bill 302A directs the Oregon Department of Education to audit the assessments given to kindergartners, prompting floor debate about testing frequency, teacher time and local control; the House passed the bill despite several members saying they would vote no on principle or because of concerns about administrative burden.
The House on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 302A, which directs the Oregon Department of Education to audit the assessments administered to kindergartners and report findings and recommendations by Sept. 15, 2026.
Representative Dobson, speaking in support, told colleagues the audit is intended to clarify “the timing and frequency of the tests kindergartners are being given by districts, which isn't…
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