SB432

Senate Bill 432 establishes the conditions under which Arkansas public schools that operate primarily as virtual schools may administer statewide student assessments in a virtual setting. The bill outlines eight specific requirements for such assessments to ensure integrity and proper supervision. These requirements include synchronous sessions, specific device or camera proctoring protocols to monitor students, and mandatory audio monitoring by the proctor. Furthermore, the bill mandates that an approved adult must be physically present with the student during the testing process. It also sets a goal for maintaining a proctor-to-student ratio of 1:10 and requires official verification of the assessment submission by the administrator. The legislation is designed to provide a flexible testing environment while maintaining academic standards for virtual learners.