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Illinois Lawmakers Voting to Raise Standardized Testing Cutoff Scores

By: Chris Veech
Updated: January 25, 2013
The Illinois State Board of Education makes it more difficult for students to be considered proficient on state tests. The board votes Thursday to raise the cutoff score for the Illinois Standards Achievement test in English, language arts, and math. The change affects elementary and middle school students. The state superintendent says the new, higher expectations will help educators identify students who need more help and ensure they are on track to enter college or career-training programs.

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