Bill > HB92

This bill modifies Texas education assessment requirements by streamlining and reducing state-mandated testing. The legislation eliminates certain end-of-course assessments in subjects like social studies, English I, English II, and United States history, and limits district-required supplemental instruction to no more than two subject areas per school year. School districts will now prioritize mathematics and reading when providing supplemental instruction. The bill aligns state assessment requirements with federal law, specifically the Every Student Succeeds Act, ensuring that Texas will only administer assessment instruments necessary to meet federal minimum requirements. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to student exemptions from end-of-course assessments, particularly for students who achieve college readiness benchmarks in mathematics and reading. The changes will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year and require a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature for immediate implementation. The primary goal appears to be reducing the testing burden on students and schools while maintaining essential academic performance measurements.

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