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Texas House Bill HB3114

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3114

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to eliminating performance requirements for public school assessments as a criterion for promotion in certain grade levels and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.

Impact

The implications of HB 3114 on state education laws are profound. By removing stringent performance requirements tied to assessment scores for promotion, the bill may reduce retention rates among students who might otherwise be held back due to poor test performance. Moreover, it allows districts to consider other academic factors, such as teacher recommendations and overall grades, when determining promotion decisions. This could lead to a more holistic approach in evaluating student readiness, potentially benefiting a wider range of learners across different educational backgrounds and abilities.

Summary

House Bill 3114 addresses significant changes to public education in Texas, specifically concerning the assessment requirements for student promotion and graduation. The bill proposes the elimination of performance requirements from public school assessments as criteria for student promotion in certain grade levels. It also emphasizes the use of individual graduation committees for high school graduation requirements, thereby allowing flexibility in meeting graduation criteria. This bill aims to provide more equitable opportunities for students, especially those who may struggle with standardized assessments.

Contention

While proponents of HB 3114 advocate for its potential to create a more inclusive educational environment, critics have expressed concerns regarding the standards of academic rigor. Detractors argue that reducing reliance on assessment performance might dilute accountability measures within schools. They worry that without performance-based criteria, there could be less motivation for students to engage rigorously in their studies, which might impact the overall quality of education as schools adapt to these new mandates.

Latest HB3114 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4691

Relating to public school accountability, including performance standards and sanctions and public high school graduation requirements.

TX SB2295

Relating to accelerated instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments, indicators under the public school accountability system, and performance standards in public schools.

TX HB1416

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX SB1261

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB337

Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.

TX HB58

Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.

TX HB2031

Relating to the assessment of public school students and the provision of accelerated instruction to students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB4967

Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of academic skills, performance standards and sanctions, and public high school graduation requirements.

TX SB2303

Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of academic skills, performance standards and sanctions, and public high school graduation requirements.

TX HB1983

Relating to the assessment of public school students and the provision of accelerated instruction to students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

Similar Bills

TX SB2094

Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB2005

Relating to providing accelerated instruction and eliminating certain requirements for public school grade-level promotion that are based on satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments.

TX HB4545

Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB1480

Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX SB1261

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB2570

Relating to the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB1416

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB131

Relating to providing accelerated instruction for certain public school students, a substitute teacher grant program, the calculation of average daily attendance of public school students, and an accelerated learning and sustainment allotment under the foundation school program.