Senate Votes to Reform School Accountability Standards

Senator Nelson joined her colleagues in the Senate who unanimously approved SB 3, reforming accountability standards for our public schools. This bill aim to reduce the role of standardized tests, give schools more flexibility to help struggling students and focus education on readying students for college or the workplace. "We need to allow local school districts to focus on teaching students -- not just tests. We also need to empower districts to create specialized curriculum to help their students prepare for the work force needs their community," Senator Nelson said. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.