As of May 21st, with an effective date of July 1, Additionally, prior to the 2015-2016 school year, the Department of Education is directed to issue a request for proposals, and, through competitive bidding, contract with one or more entities to provide assessments in English language arts and math, which shall be aligned to state standards and fully implemented during the 2015-2016 school year.These tests will be field tested prior to 2015-2016 and will replace the existing assessments in the applicable subject areas. |