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Board adopts regulation 15‑19 to add Praxis option for content‑knowledge measures
Summary
Regulation 15‑19, which adds a Praxis option for certain content-knowledge tests and is scheduled to take effect in October, was adopted after a motion; the board was told 11 Praxis tests will be available when the regulation takes effect.
The board voted to adopt regulation 15‑19, which updates multiple measures for demonstrating content knowledge and includes adoption of the Praxis option for tests where it exists.
Doctor Linnea Bradshaw, representing the professional standards board, said the principal amendment is to adopt the Praxis "where it is available," and she told members that by October there will be 11 Praxis tests available for subjects including elementary and secondary English language arts, secondary mathematics, middle school mathematics and science. "The main amendment in this regulation... is adopting the Praxis Bridal option for tests for which it is available," she said.
Stevens moved to accept regulation 15‑19 as presented; a second was recorded for La'Javier. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: The regulation changes how candidates can demonstrate subject‑matter competency by allowing Praxis tests where an approved Praxis option exists. Doctor Bradshaw said the change aligns the standards board's measures with available vendor offerings.
What remains: Regulation 15‑96 (charter school leader) was discussed as an information item; staff noted publication delays tied to a new regulations management system.
Next steps: The regulation is scheduled to take effect in October; staff will publish implementation details and clarify which Praxis tests will be accepted when the rule takes effect.
(Provenance: Department presentation of regulation 15‑19; motion and voice vote recorded.)
