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turnover, and strict adherence to teaching to the STAAR test—even at
previously successful campuses. School libraries have
recover damages from dishonest solicitors.
HB 8 - STAAR Exam Replacement This bill mandates the transition of Texas public … school assessments from the STAAR program to a new supportive assessment program by the 2027-2028 school year
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
HB 8 Passes, Replaces STAAR with 3 Tests & Restores Public School A-F Accountability … Governor Abbott’s desk. The bill eliminates the STAAR test and replaces it with three shorter supportive assessments
Passing Committee!
SB3: Outdoor Warning Sirens, SB9: Replaces STAAR Test, & SB10: Reduces Property Tax Levy Growth
AUSTIN … said after Kerrville flood hearing.
SB 9 – Replaces STAAR Test & Restores Public School A-F Accountability System : Following
Contact: Sarah Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Bettencourt’s STAAR Replacement & A-F Accountability Bill, SB 8, Passes Senate … Bill Replaces STAAR with 3 Instructionally Supportive Tests & Restores Public School A-F Accountability
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas
Leon Sarah.leon@senate.texas.gov
Sen. Bettencourt & Chair Buckley Files Identical STAAR Test Replacement Bill in 89th Special
Bill Replaces STAAR … Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) has filed the landmark STAAR test replacement legislation, Senate Bill 8, in the 89th
accountability and assessment system. HB 4 replaces the STAAR exam with an instructionally-
aligned assessment model. The STAAR
Restore A-F Ratings, Replace Outdated STAAR, & Halt Lawfare
Rep. Buckley’s HB 4, by Senate Sponsor Bettencourt … Part Test: Beginning, Middle, and End of Year STAAR Test Replacement
AUSTIN TX — Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston
expands career readiness through valid industry certifications
Replaces STAAR with a shorter, stage assessment to track students learning
college, career,
or military-ready, graduation rates, and STAAR test scores. TEA announced it intends to release