The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires
Pennsylvania to ensure that the total number of students
assessed in each subject using the PASA does not exceed
one percent of the total number of all students in the state
assessed on the statewide assessments. Each local
educational agency (LEA) must complete and submit the
PASA 1.0 Percent Participation Threshold Justification to
BSE if it anticipates that more than 1.0 % of its students
enrolled in grades 3-8 and 11 will be assessed using the
PASA. A list of LEAs who anticipate exceeding the
threshold will be made publicly available on the PDE
website, in accordance with 34 CFR 200.6 (c)(3)
regulations.  LEAs must also make the document publicly
available upon request, removing any personally
identifiable information. The Fairfield Area School
District anticipates exceeding the 1.0 percent threshold for
PASA participation for the 2019-20 testing cycle.  The
necessary justification information has been submitted to
the Bureau of Special Education.

Questions on the Fairfield Area School District participation rates should be directed to:

Dan Watkins, Supervisor of Special
Education at 717-642-2054 or
watkinsd@fairfield.k12.pa.us