State Mandated Testing
State Mandated Testing
Important Information and Links
DCSD Board Policy IK: State Mandated Assessments
25-26 District Assessment Dates
State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian
HB15-1323 State Mandated Assessments and Guidance
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No more paper-pencil testing (except for accommodations) and eliminates optional SAT writing section — starts spring 2026. Accommodations could be:
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Have a neurological disorder (such as recent concussion), a condition that causes seizures, or another health condition that prevents the student from accessing the computer
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Braille/Large Print
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Adaptive equipment is not compatible
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Students with disabilities that prevent them from utilizing devices safely may meet this criterion
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