Board staff propose administrative code changes to codify civics and financial‑literacy exams

Board staff presented proposed administrative‑code changes that would codify two high‑school assessments: the civics exam (a passing score has been required) and the financial‑literacy exam (students must take the exam; passing is recorded but not required for graduation).

A department presenter summarized the proposed edits and said the intent is to place both exams into board rule to ensure consistent administration and reporting. She described the civics exam as already required for graduation and said the financial‑literacy exam is required to be taken, with the department collecting scores for reporting. The presenter asked board members to note a related change on page 24 that adjusts the graduating class tied to the college‑and‑career readiness requirement, reflecting legislative timing.

Staff said the proposed code language sets test‑taking, retake and reporting expectations and that the department will follow up with communications for schools and districts once the board adopts the rule. No vote was recorded on the proposed administrative change during the work session; staff said they will present the adopted language to the board at the December meeting for formal action.