Whether or not to use the state assessment as a graduation requirement is a state decision. It is not required by the federal No Child Left Behind law.

A report by State Senator Craig Pridemore.

The 2006 Legislature directed the WSIPP, under Senate Bill 6618, to “conduct a study to explore options to augment the current system of assessments…” The bill directed the Institute to consult with a broad range of groups, and CURE was among the participating groups.

CURE responds to Superintendent Terry Bergeson’s remarks on the WASL. February 2001