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Title of bill
An act to create the temporary state commission on value added assessment, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
To provide a means of thoroughly examining the potential of value added assessments as a means of improving educational instruction and accountability
Summary of provisions
Section 1 provides for the creation of the Temporary State Commission on Value Added Assessment and a final report by December 31, 2009.
Section 2 provides for the appointment of members of the Commission.
Section 3 provides that the members and expert advisors shall receive no compensation, but shall be allowed reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Section 4 provides that the Commission may designate expert advisors in the development and implementation of value added assessments.
Section 5 provides that the final report shall be submitted by December 31, 2009.
Section 6 sets an immediate effective date.
Justification
Value added student assessments are an emerging educational practice that has shown success in measuring individual student performance from year to year. Unlike the traditional standardized tests currently in use, value added assessments measure a student's personal progress against past performance. Testing can reveal strengths and weaknesses according to various instructional practices. They can alert educators to individual student needs, alert administrators to the effectiveness of current practices, measure improvement over time, inform professional development and thus increase the educational accountability the public requires.
The experience of states already using value added testing and the experience of the 37 school districts currently engaged in a pilot program in New York State shows that system of value added testing has the potential to dramatically improve public education in the state. To that end, the Legislature enacted within the 2008-09 State Budget a value added commission, pursuant to a chapter.
Given that there is discussion over the most effective means of implementing such a system and the appropriate uses for such a system, it is incumbent on the State to study this promising practice. This commission would fulfill that legislative directive in a timely and effective manner and the legislation would facilitate compliance with existing law.
Legislative history
S.8675 - 2008, Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
Nominal cost to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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