Group Behind Vetoed Testing Opt-Out Bill Is Not Giving Up

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May 11th, 2017

In this photo taken Jan. 17, 2016, a sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School. The current version of the SAT college entrance exam is having its final run, when thousands of students nationwide will sit, squirm or stress through the nearly four-hour … Continued

Alex Brandon / Associated Press

Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed nine bills this week. Among them was legislation that would’ve let students opt-out of state tests without consequences. In a statement, the governor said House Bill 425 isn’t needed because kids can withdraw from testing under current law.

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