Proposing+a+Public+Policy

=__﻿OUR PROPOSED PUBLIC POLICY__=

We propose that we take a state wide Keystone exam in place of all the staderized testing and finals including the PSSA's and ERB's. This will cover a wide range of subjects from all required classes taken in the course of a year. This is a two day test that will replace all staderized testing. The Department of Education is responsible for the regulation and administration of standerized testing.

=__﻿ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES__= The advantages of taking the Keystone exams instead of the other things are: The disadvantages of taking the Keystone exams instead of the other things are: =__IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?__= Yes, our policy is Constitutional. We are still taking a standardized test assigned by the government, just a shorter version. This also fulfills our end of the year final test to determine if we reach the next grade level.
 * less testing, but still counts for standerized testing
 * also counts as finals
 * testes in all subject, not most math, writing, or reading
 * there is less test over a period of time

=﻿__AGENCIES TO CONSULT__= In order for this policy to be instituted in PA schools, we would need to consult the Pennsylvania Department of Education, who regulate all standardized testing in the state. More specificly Ross Bowman, an administrative officer at the PDE.