NC lawmakers to discuss bill that would look at reducing student testing

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) — At the legislative building in Raleigh Thursday, lawmakers will look at changes to a bill, including possibly reducing testing in the state.

House Bill 986 is on the calendar. It’s titled — Various Changes to Education Laws.

It addresses a complaint we’ve heard from teachers and parents about too much testing.

The bill calls for allowing the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to study and make recommendations on ways to reduce testing. It would apply to testing not required by state and federal law for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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