Florida Politics: “Shevrin Jones bill blocks mandatory standardized tests absent parental consent”
A new measure from state Rep. Shevrin Jones would rework the state’s standardized testing system by requiring school districts to obtain parental consent before issuing exams to students. “As a former educator, I have seen the stress that many parents, teachers, and students feel when it comes to Florida’s high-stakes standardized testing firsthand,” Jones said in a …