Bill > HB297

This bill modifies Texas education law by eliminating certain end-of-course assessment requirements for high school students. Specifically, the bill removes the mandatory end-of-course assessment instruments for English II and United States History, while maintaining requirements for Algebra I and English I. School districts will no longer be required to administer these eliminated assessments, though they may choose to do so voluntarily. The bill also changes graduation requirements, stating that students are not required to achieve a satisfactory performance score on the English II or United States History assessments to receive a high school diploma. For supplemental instruction, school districts are limited to providing additional support in no more than two subject areas per year, with a priority on mathematics and reading or Algebra I and English I. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill allows school district boards of trustees to readopt policies related to these assessments if they choose. The bill aims to reduce testing requirements and provide more flexibility in student assessment and instruction.

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