California Code, Education Code - EDC § 60648

Exclusive of consortium summative assessments, the Superintendent shall recommend, and the state board shall adopt, performance standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress summative tests administered pursuant to this article.  The performance levels shall identify and establish the minimum performance required for meeting a particular achievement level expectation.  Once adopted, these standards shall be reviewed by the state board every five years to determine whether adjustments are necessary.