Standards of Learning assessments; through-year growth assessment system eliminated.

Virginia is rolling back a pilot program that required students to take multiple 'through-year' growth assessments throughout the school year in favor of a return to a more traditional testing model. This legislation eliminates the state-mandated through-year growth assessment system for Standards of Learning (SOL) exams. By moving away from these frequent, cumulative check-ins, the state aims to reduce the overall testing burden on students and teachers, allowing for more uninterrupted instructional time in the classroom. Local Arlington families can expect a shift back toward end-of-year testing, which supporters argue will decrease stress for pupils and provide educators with more flexibility to focus on comprehensive curriculum delivery rather than constant assessment cycles.