84R3064 GCB-D
By: González H.B. No. 811
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to administering certain assessment instruments to public
school students in certain grades for diagnostic purposes only.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 39.023, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-12) to read as follows:
(a-12) Notwithstanding any other law, an assessment
instrument administered to students under Subsection (a) in social
studies or in writing may be used only for the purpose of diagnosing
the academic strengths and deficiencies of students. The results of
assessment instruments administered to students under Subsection
(a) in social studies or in writing may not be used for purposes of
the determination of accreditation status for school districts or
performance ratings or distinction designations for school
districts or campuses under this chapter.
SECTION 2. Section 39.203(c), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(c) In addition to the distinction designations described
by Subsections (a) and (b), a campus that satisfies the criteria
developed under Section 39.204 shall be awarded a distinction
designation by the commissioner for outstanding performance in
academic achievement in English language arts, mathematics, or
science[, or social studies].
SECTION 3. This Act applies beginning with the 2015-2016
school year.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.