HB1212 - Standards of Learning assessments; virtual assessment administration.

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Standards of Learning assessments; virtual assessment administration; students with Individualized Education Programs; conditions and availability. Requires the Board of Education to offer virtual assessment administration as an alternative method of Standards of Learning assessment administration for any student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) who meets the criteria established by the Board to demonstrate achievement of the Standards of Learning. The bill provides that such virtual assessment administration shall be available at the option of such student and such student's parent subject to the final determination of such student's IEP team as to the virtual setting and conditions appropriate for such student. The bill further permits the Board to adopt policies providing for such virtual assessment administration as an alternative for any student who does not receive special education or does not have an IEP, provided that such alternative is equally available to any such student subject to through-year growth assessment requirements. Finally, the bill requires the Board to develop guidance to implement the provisions of the bill by January 1, 2025.