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3501.0180 PASSING SCORES FOR STATE TESTS OF BASIC REQUIREMENTS.

Subpart 1. Setting scores. The scores in this part are established for each grade 9 class beginning with the class

entering in 1996. Once set, the basic requirements passing scores shall not change for a particular group of entering grade

9 students.

Subp. 2. Mathematics. The passing score for the state test of mathematics is 70 percent for students entering grade 9 in 1996; and is 75 percent for students entering grade 9 in 1997 and thereafter.

Subp. 3. Reading. The passing score for the state test of reading is 70 percent for students entering grade 9 in 1996; and is 75 percent for students entering grade 9 in 1997 and thereafter.

STAT AUTH: MS s 121.11; L 1997 c 138 s 2

HIST: 20 SR 2375; L 1998 c 397 art 11 s 3; 24 SR 1069

Current as of 10/27/03