Education panel approves $5.39M increase for English-learner screening and summative assessments

Nov 5, 2025

The committee approved a $5,393,685.10 increase to the state’s Cambium contract to cover higher-than-anticipated demand for English-learner screeners and summative assessments; members debated whether the state’s centralized solution displaces local instructional supports.

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The Department of Education told the Fiscal Review committee it needs an additional $5,393,685.10 in contract authority with Cambium Assessment to account for increased demand for English-learner screening and summative assessments.

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