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This bill requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to collect and report more detailed demographic data regarding race and ethnicity for educational reporting purposes. Specifically, the bill mandates that TEA use seven primary racial/ethnic categories with numerous subcategories, including American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and White. For each category, the bill provides specific subcategories that allow for more nuanced self-identification. The bill also requires TEA to allow individuals to select multiple categories and subcategories when reporting their racial/ethnic background. Furthermore, TEA must publicly post this disaggregated data on its website in a manner that is easily accessible and understandable, while still protecting student privacy under federal and state laws. The agency is required to implement these new reporting standards by the 2027-2028 school year, with the bill taking effect on September 1, 2025. This approach aims to provide a more comprehensive and precise understanding of racial and ethnic demographics in Texas education.

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