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Committee advances opt‑in pilot allowing some LEAs to use national norm‑referenced tests, amid technical and federal compliance concerns
Summary
The committee recommended HB 234 on an 8–6 vote. The bill creates an opt‑in pilot allowing participating LEAs to use nationally norm‑referenced assessments in place of the RISE summative (with required crosswalks and USDE coordination). State assessment experts cautioned about technical comparability, peer‑review requirements, mapping costs and potential ESSA compliance risk.
Representative Karianne Lisonbee proposed HB 234 as an opt‑in pilot authorizing a limited number of LEAs to use a nationally norm‑referenced assessment (for example, MAP/NWEA) in place of the RISE summative, provided the state board and US Department of Education are engaged to ensure comparability and conversion to Utah’s accountability labels. Sponsors argued the approach could reduce opt‑outs, provide faster actionable data and give teachers timely…
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