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Committee considers bill to allow remote administration of statewide assessments for online students
Summary
Senate Bill 5193 would require districts with online programs to permit students enrolled in those programs to take statewide assessments remotely, and would direct OSPI to update assessment administration and security rules; supporters cited equity and family‑burden reductions.
Senate Bill 5193 would require school districts that operate online learning programs to allow students enrolled in those programs to take statewide assessments remotely beginning with the 2026–27 school year (per the bill summary); OSPI would develop assessment administration and security guidance to support remote testing, including device and network requirements and proctoring ratios.
Committee staff noted state and federal law already requires statewide assessments in grades…
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