Do students with physical disabilities have to take the performance test?
The policy for students with disabilities is the same on science tests as with other State tests. Building principals should be aware of this policy. All pupils with disabilities must participate in State tests to the extent that such testing is consistent with their individual needs. Determinations by school principals regarding such access must be based on each pupil’s individualized educational program (IEP). Each student with a disability must participate in State tests, unless the pupil’s IEP, as developed by the Committee on Special Education (CSE), specifically indicates that the student will take the NYS Alternate assessment. Both pupils with disabilities and regular education pupils who are in ungraded classes must take State tests, unless they will be taking the NYS Alternate Assessment. The chronological ages of pupils in ungraded classes should be used to determine who must be tested. For more information on the New York State Alternate Assessment, visit VESID’s webpage at:
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- Are alternative testing arrangements available for students with learning disabilities or physical or mental impairments?
- Does CSM provide special accommodations for students who have physical, visual, communication, or learning disabilities?
- Are there resources available for students with learning or physical disabilities?
