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HB 1410

Certain student assessment requirements; exception for certain students with disabilities.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Wilt

Exempts certain students with disabilities from Virginia's standardized assessment requirements, potentially reducing testing burdens while raising questions about data accountability and school performance metrics.

Referred to Committee on Education
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Bill Summary · HB 1410

Legislative bill overview

HB 1410 creates an exception to Virginia's student assessment requirements for certain students with disabilities. The bill allows eligible students with disabilities to be exempt from or provided alternatives to standardized testing mandates that would otherwise apply to all students. This represents a modification to the state's accountability and assessment framework.

Why is this important

Student assessment requirements directly affect how schools measure progress, allocate resources, and meet accountability standards. For students with significant disabilities, standardized tests may not accurately measure learning or may create undue hardship. This exemption could reduce barriers to academic participation while potentially affecting how schools report achievement data and performance metrics to the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: What specific disabilities qualify for the exemption, and how will schools consistently determine eligibility across districts?
  • Data accountability: How will removing certain students from assessment data affect school performance ratings, comparisons, and state accountability measures that rely on aggregate testing data?
  • Alternative assessment methods: If assessments are required but alternatives offered, what alternatives exist and who bears the cost of developing/implementing them versus standardized testing infrastructure?

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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