2021 House Bill 4037

Revise 11th grade school assessment test detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-32)

To repeal a provision of the law requiring public schools to administer statewide reading and math assessment tests to 11th graders, which requires these to be written in a manner that allows “employers to use the results in making employment decisions”.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 16, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 72 to 37 (details)

To repeal a provision of the law requiring public schools to administer statewide reading and math assessment tests to 11th graders, which requires these to be written in a manner that allows “employers to use the results in making employment decisions.” See also House Bill 4538, which would also prohibit requiring school districts to administer "workforce readiness" tests of students in career and technical education programs with measures of their "ability to apply reading and mathematics skills".

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 18, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.