Committee orders independent study on whether Smarter Balanced can replace Keystone exams

Mar 25, 2026

An amendment (A02316) requiring an independent study to evaluate whether Smarter Balanced Assessments can serve as an alternative to Keystone exams was adopted unanimously and House Bill 17 52 passed the committee 26–0; members debated replacing versus studying assessments.

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The committee adopted Amendment A02316 to House Bill 17 52, which requires an independent study to evaluate whether Smarter Balanced Assessments can provide an alternative to the Keystone exams. The amendment passed unanimously on roll call and the bill passed the committee 26–0.

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