Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee is planning to review two draft bills that could modify or eliminate the state’s CMAS social studies assessment. This consideration comes as part of efforts to balance the budget. The proposals aim to reduce costs associated with standardized testing in K-12 education.
Key Points
- Joint Budget Committee to consider bills altering or eliminating CMAS social studies test
- Proposals driven by budget-balancing needs in Colorado
- Focus on reducing state-mandated assessments in K-12 schools
Implications for Educational Freedom
Eliminating or altering standardized social studies testing could reduce government overreach in curriculum decisions, enhancing educational freedom and allowing greater parental and school autonomy in shaping education. This aligns with EFI’s advocacy for less bureaucratic interference and more choice in learning environments.
Source: In balancing the budget, lawmakers might consider cutting CMAS social studies testing
