A proposal to delay Washington’s graduation requirements got a mixed review at a hearing in the House Education Committee on Tuesday.
Schools Superintendent Randy Dorn says the measure is not really a delay in the math and science requirements, but more of a delay in changing the rules for high school graduation, calling it a fairness issue.
However, one part of the bill sponsored by committee chair Dave Quall would lower the standards for statewide assessments. It would students who have a basic understanding of math and science to pass the tests replacing the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. The current requirement is for students to be proficient in those subjects to pass.
Gov. Christine Gregoire and the State Board of Education both oppose delaying the graduation requirements again. (AP)
