Bill > HB1118

This bill establishes the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability, a 19-member body composed of appointees from the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house, along with a State Board of Education representative. The commission's primary purpose is to develop recommendations for improving Texas's public school assessment and accountability systems, with members selected to represent diverse backgrounds including classroom teachers, business and civic communities, superintendents, school board trustees, parents, and district staff. The commission will specifically examine issues such as test construction fairness, assessment options, the impact of assessments on different student populations, instructional time devoted to testing, and the current accountability rating system. The bill also temporarily halts the assignment of A through F ratings to school districts after the 2024-2025 school year and prevents the imposition of new sanctions on districts during this period. The commission is required to prepare and deliver a report with recommended statutory changes to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2026. Members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the Texas Education Agency will provide administrative support and funding. The commission is subject to public meeting and information regulations and may establish working groups to study specific policy issues.

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