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Texas House Bill HB177

Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB177

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Caption

Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

Impact

A major impact of HB 177 is the prohibition of A through F ratings assigned to independent school districts or campuses after the 2025-2026 school year. This provision aims to lead to a shift in how educational accountability is approached, moving away from potentially punitive measures towards a system focused more on constructive recommendations. The Commission will be required to develop strategies that inform instructional practices while respecting the need for privacy and security of student information.

Summary

House Bill 177 proposes the establishment of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability, tasked with making recommendations to improve the state's public school assessment and accountability systems. The bill mandates the composition of the commission to reflect a diverse representation of stakeholders in education, including classroom teachers, members from the business sector, and parents. The Commission's primary responsibilities will include addressing issues related to the current statewide assessment system, ensuring its validity, fairness, and economic efficiency, and examining the impact of assessments on various student populations.

Contention

Notably, there may be contention surrounding the transition from current rating systems to the new model proposed in HB 177. Advocates argue that removing the A through F ratings will alleviate pressure on schools and encourage a more comprehensive approach to assessing student success. However, critics fear that without these ratings, accountability may diminish, potentially leaving struggling schools without essential metrics to gauge their progress. The conversations around the bill highlight differing perspectives on balancing accountability with the need for support and improvement in educational settings.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 39. Public School System Accountability
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1118

Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

TX HB977

Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

TX HB37

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.

TX HB3796

Relating to public school accountability, including the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, the assignment of public school campus performance ratings, and the creation of the Texas Commission on Public School Assessment and Accountability.

TX HB2243

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.

TX SB1962

Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

TX SB2106

Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Teacher Job Satisfaction and Retention.

TX HB2657

Relating to the abolition of the Texas Education Agency and elimination of the position of commissioner of education, the transfer of powers and duties to the State Board of Education and the comptroller of public accounts, and the elimination of public school accountability and assessment systems.

TX HB4410

Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on High School Outcomes.

TX HB4

Relating to the assessment of public school students, public school accountability and actions, and proceedings challenging the operations of the public school system.

Similar Bills

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