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This bill regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scoring constructed response portions of student assessments in Texas public schools. The bill generally prohibits using AI-based algorithms or scoring engines to grade constructed responses (open-ended or written answers), while still allowing machine scoring of multiple-choice questions. However, AI scoring of constructed responses may be permitted if certain strict conditions are met: the scoring method must be trained on representative samples from educationally disadvantaged students, emergent bilingual students, and students eligible for special education; demonstrate scoring validity and reliability consistent with national assessment standards; and be evaluated by an independent, unaffiliated entity that certifies the method is valid, unbiased, and meets psychometric standards. The bill will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year and will take effect either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate vote threshold. The primary goal appears to be ensuring fair and unbiased assessment scoring while allowing for potential technological advancements in educational testing.

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