Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide detailed information about the content of the recommendations or how they will be provided, leading to uncertainty in the summary and what it does.
Curriculum Recommendations for Schools
This law requires the state's education department to provide recommendations to companies that make school curriculums and tests.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Education to provide guidance to curriculum companies on what should be included in their materials.
- Requires the Department of Education to offer advice to assessment companies about creating fair and accurate tests for students.
Who It Names or Affects
- Curriculum companies that create educational materials for schools.
- Assessment companies that develop tests for measuring student learning.
- The Department of Education, which must provide recommendations and guidance.
Terms To Know
- curriculum
- A plan or course of study designed to teach specific skills or knowledge in schools.
- assessment companies
- Companies that create tests and evaluations used by schools to measure student learning.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how the Department of Education will provide these recommendations.
- It is unclear what specific guidance curriculum and assessment companies must follow based on this law.