Committee hears testimony on adding competency‑based assessments to graduation pathways
SB 58 59 would add competency‑based assessments to two graduation pathways so students could meet requirements via competency assessments. Supporters — including Pearson (Edexcel) and students — said the change increases flexibility; SBE and district leaders urged coordination with the State Board’s future‑ready review and cautioned about timing and rulemaking burdens.
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Senate Bill 58 59 (referred to in testimony as SB 5859) would add competency‑based assessments to two Washington graduation pathways: the high school transition course and the AP/IB/Cambridge transition pathway. The bill directs the State Board of Education to establish by rule which advanced courses and competency‑based assessments meet the standard under those pathways.
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