Bill > HB890

This bill modifies the administration of assessment instruments for public school students in Texas, primarily focusing on transitioning away from specific end-of-course assessment instruments to more flexible assessment options. The bill allows school districts to select from a range of assessment instruments, such as the Iowa Assessments, SAT, ACT, or other nationally recognized tests, for evaluating student performance in subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science. Key provisions include giving school districts more discretion in choosing assessment tools, redefining college readiness as the ability to succeed in entry-level courses without remediation, and creating a transition plan for implementing these changes, which will begin with ninth-grade students in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill also updates various sections of the Education Code to remove references to specific end-of-course exams and provides more flexibility for students who struggle with assessment performance, including the potential to graduate through an individual graduation committee process. Additionally, the bill aims to reduce the administrative burden of testing and align state assessment requirements with federal guidelines, potentially reducing the number of required tests if federal regulations change.

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