Bill > HB247

This bill proposes a comprehensive overhaul of Texas's public school assessment program, focusing on creating an "instructionally supportive assessment program" that aims to provide more meaningful and student-centered testing. The bill mandates a transition from the current State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program to a new assessment system by the 2027-2028 school year, with key provisions including creating assessment instruments that provide progress monitoring, are balanced and innovative, and are based on essential knowledge and skills. The new assessment program will offer beginning-of-year, middle-of-year, and end-of-year tests designed to provide immediate, actionable information to teachers, help identify student learning needs, and support educational improvement. The bill requires the Texas Education Agency to contract with a nationally recognized assessment provider, conduct field testing, and submit implementation reports to legislative leadership. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for assessment instrument design, such as ensuring questions are grade-level appropriate, align with curriculum standards, and are reviewed by teacher committees. The goal is to create a more supportive, informative, and less disruptive assessment process that benefits students by providing clearer insights into their academic progress and learning needs.

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