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Committee hears testimony on adding competency‑based assessments to graduation pathways
Summary
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.
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.
Pearson representatives asked the committee to specifically recognize Pearson Edexcel so the State…
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