Relates to increasing penalties for violations relating to test agencies and standardized testing

This bill increases civil penalties for test agencies that violate education law regarding standardized testing. Specifically, it raises the maximum penalty per violation from $1,000 to $2,000 for agencies failing to comply with testing regulations. The change applies directly to organizations administering standardized tests, such as those used in schools or licensing. The amendment modifies Section 347 of the education law and was recently referred to the Higher Education committee.