There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Mississippi Code
Title 37 - Education
Chapter 16 - Statewide Testing Program
§ 37-16-1. Purpose
Universal Citation: MS Code § 37-16-1 (2017)
- The primary purpose of the statewide testing program is to provide information needed for state-level decisions. The program shall be designed to:
- (a) Assist in the identification of educational needs at the state, district and school levels.
- (b) Assess how well districts and schools are meeting state goals and minimum performance standards.
- (c) Provide information to aid in the development of policy issues and concerns.
- (d) Provide a basis for comparisons among districts, between charter schools throughout the state and nonpublic charter schools in those school districts in which charter schools are located, and between districts, the state and the nation, where appropriate.
- (e) Produce data which can be used to aid in the identification of exceptional educational programs or processes.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Mississippi may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
