SB16Introduced in the Senate
Through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted.
Introduced by David Suetterlein, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Board of Education; through-year growth assessment system; alternatives during 2024-2028 school years permitted. Extends from the 2025-2026 school year to the 2027-2028 school year the period during which, pursuant to applicable law, the Board of Education is required to permit school boards to administer assessments as alternatives to the through-year growth assessment system established by the Board of Education. Under current law, the Board of Education is required to permit school boards to administer such assessments during the 2024-2025 through 2025-2026 school years.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Education and Health (SB200-VanValkenburg) (14-Y 0-N)
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Education and Health (SB200-VanValkenburg) (14-Y 0-N) · February 12, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Absent |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Christie New Craig | 19 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100672D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB16)
Assigned Education sub: Public Education
Incorporated by Education and Health (SB200-VanValkenburg) (14-Y 0-N)
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