State Mandated Testing
Helpful Links:
Douglas County School District Assessment Policy
Douglas County School District Assessment Dates
SME Testing Schedule for 2025/26
DCSD Board Policy IK: State Mandated Assessments
25-26 District Assessment Dates
DCSD Assessment Website: Calendar & Dates
State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian
- No more paper-pencil testing (except for accommodations) and eliminates optional SAT writing section — starts spring 2026. Accommodations could be:
- Have a neurological disorder (such as a recent concussion), a condition that causes seizures, or another health condition that prevents the student from accessing the computer
- Braille/Large Print
- Adaptive equipment is not compatible
- Students with disabilities that prevent them from utilizing devices safely may meet this criterion