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ODE tells budget panel state testing will cost more than $30 million in 2025–27 biennium; security and timing concerns raised
Summary
The Oregon Department of Education told the Ways and Means Education Subcommittee on March 19 that continuing the state's assessment system for the 2025–27 biennium will cost more than $30 million, with major vendor costs concentrated in test delivery and item development.
The Oregon Department of Education told the Ways and Means Education Subcommittee on March 19 that continuing the state's assessment system for the 2025–27 biennium will cost "$30,000,000 plus," with major vendor costs concentrated in test delivery and item development.
"...that estimate for the 25‑27 biennium is that it will, cost $30,000,000 plus, to continue to administer the programs that we have," Assistant Superintendent Dan Farley said, adding that $22,700,000 of the estimate goes to the test delivery system.
Why it matters: The assessment vendor costs make up a significant portion of ODE's assessment budget. Committee members asked how the system benefits classroom instruction, how quickly results are available to districts, and whether the contracts and vendor security protect student privacy.
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