Requires school districts to screen all students at least once before third grade for the purpose of identifying gifted students

Summary

The bill would mandate that all public school districts conduct at least one universal gifted‑talent screening for each child before they begin third grade, using two or more valid measures such as ability tests, achievement scores, creativity or referrals. It also sets teacher certification or professional‑development rules, requires state‑approved gifted programs when 3% of students are identified, and obliges districts to adopt policies for notification and appeals. The measure did not pass.

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