Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1802

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

Caption

Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.

Impact

The implementation of HB1802 is expected to significantly improve the academic resources available to public school students. By leveraging the state virtual school network, the bill aims to ensure that all students have equitable access to study materials without the burden of associated fees, thereby leveling the playing field across different socio-economic backgrounds. The tutorials developed will facilitate better preparation, which could lead to higher pass rates on end-of-course assessments, ultimately impacting graduation rates positively.

Summary

House Bill 1802 proposes to enhance the educational support available to public school students in Texas by providing them with access to online tutorials specifically designed for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation. The bill mandates the development or contracting of interactive electronic tutorials that comprehensively review each assessment instrument, making it easier for students to prepare for these critical evaluations during their schooling.

Contention

While the overall aim of HB1802 fosters educational enhancement and support, it may face challenges regarding funding and resource allocation. There could be contention surrounding the budget needed to develop and provide these tutorials, as well as concerns about the quality and effectiveness of the materials offered. Additionally, if not implemented effectively, there might be disparities in accessibility for students in different regions, raising questions about whether the bill truly achieves its intent of equitable educational support.

Companion Bills

TX SB1896

Identical Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1981

Relating to the administration of assessment instruments to public school students.

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 HB1278

Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.

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 HB680

Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.

TX HB21

Relating to the use of interim testing and adaptive, growth-based assessment instruments for certain required assessments of public school students and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.

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 HB2162

Relating to reading instruction, assessment instruments, and interventions provided to public school students.

TX HB3880

Relating to the administration of certain required assessment instruments and prohibiting the use of the results of certain required assessments of public school students for certain purposes.

TX HB1267

Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.

Similar Bills

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