Bill > HB122

This bill modifies Texas education assessment requirements by reducing state-mandated testing and aligning standardized assessments more closely with federal guidelines. Specifically, the bill eliminates end-of-course assessment requirements for subjects like social studies, English I, English II, and United States history, and limits end-of-course testing to reading, mathematics, and science only as needed to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The bill allows school districts to provide supplemental instruction in no more than two subject areas per year, prioritizing mathematics and reading. It also updates provisions related to student assessment, including allowing students who pass the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) diagnostic assessment to satisfy certain end-of-course testing requirements. Additionally, the bill modifies how campuses can receive distinction designations, removing social studies and English language arts as potential categories. These changes will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, with the goal of reducing unnecessary testing while maintaining compliance with federal education standards.

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