Updated: Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 3:13 PM CST
Published : Friday, 06 Nov 2009, 3:13 PM CST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Jim Doyle says the Legislature's approval of removing a ban
on using student test scores to evaluate teachers puts the state in
better position to qualify for federal stimulus money.
Wisconsin is one of only two states with the ban, which
President Barack Obama's administration has said will make it
ineligible for the nearly $4.5 billion Race to the Top education
grants.
Doyle said Friday that even though the student test data
couldn't be used to discipline teachers, he believes removing the
ban is a critical step to qualifying for the money.
Doyle again said he plans to call a special session to
consider the bill to give control of Milwaukee schools to the
mayor.