(Des Moines) Testing requirements may be lowered for students who leave Iowa Public Schools to attend private schools using the new education savings accounts. House study Bill 138 would make state assessments optional for private schools, but mandatory in public schools. Students would still take all federally required tests, including the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress.
Iowa Student Testing Requirement May be Dropped for Students Attending Private Schools With the New Student Spending Accounts
Feb 13, 2023 | 7:46 AM
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