❌ HB369
Change diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through 3
Summary
The bill amends sections of the Revised Code to require end-of-year nationally norm-referenced diagnostic assessments for grades kindergarten through two and beginning-of-year assessments for third grade. It mandates that the assessments measure student comprehension and mastery of academic content in reading, writing, and mathematics, and specifies that these assessments must be aligned with the science of reading. School districts are not required to administer these assessments but may choose to do so.
Rationale
The bill introduces standardized assessments which may conflict with the Libertarian principles of parental control over education and minimal government interference. However, it allows districts discretion in administering assessments, which aligns somewhat with LPO's support for local control. The emphasis on free market principles in education is not strongly reflected in the bill.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over education
- Potential for standardized testing to limit educational diversity
- Risk of overreach in assessing student performance