R277-404-10. Test-Out Options for Core Classes

(1) Beginning with the 2027--2028 school year, and in accordance with Section 53E-4-209, the Superintendent shall: (a) develop and provide all assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery used in statewide test-out options for core classes; (b) establish uniform procedures, timelines, scoring criteria, and security requirements for administration of test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery; (c) establish academic proficiency standards aligned with the state core standards for each statewide test-out option; and (d) ensure that test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery are applied consistently across all local education agencies. (2) Test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery developed by the Superintendent under Subsection (1) shall be the exclusive methods used for a student to demonstrate proficiency for purposes of earning credit without course enrollment in a core class. (3) An LEA shall: (a) offer students the statewide test-out options established by the Superintendent; (b) administer the statewide test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery provided by the Superintendent; (c) comply with all procedures, timelines, scoring criteria, and security requirements established by the Superintendent; and (d) ensure that administration of test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery does not create barriers to student participation. (4) An LEA may not: (a) develop, modify, substitute, or independently score any assessment or portfolio-based demonstration of mastery for a statewide test-out option for a core class; or (b) impose additional requirements that restrict or limit a student's ability to participate in a statewide test-out option. (5) An LEA shall administer test-out assessments and portfolio-based demonstrations of mastery in a manner that maintains the validity, reliability, fairness, and security of the assessment process, consistent with: (a) this rule; and (b) the Standard Test Administration and Testing Ethics Policy incorporated by reference in Section R277-404-3. (6) An LEA shall notify students and parents annually of: (a) available statewide test-out options; (b) applicable timelines and deadlines; and (c) procedures for participation.