MEAP IRREGULARITIES - S.B. 562: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 562 (as introduced 6-26-01)

Sponsor: Senator Valde Garcia

Committee: Education


Date Completed: 10-25-01


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Revised School Code to require the Department of Treasury to notify a school district or public school academy in the event the Department suspected irregularities in the district's or school's administration of, or preparation of pupils for, a Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test. The Department would have to notify the school district or public school academy of the suspected irregularities, and give it an opportunity to respond, at least 24 hours before reporting the suspected irregularities to any person or entity not involved in scoring or administering the test.


Proposed MCL 380.1279a - Legislative Analyst: C. Layman


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


- Fiscal Analyst: J. RunnelsS0102\s562sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.