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Texas House Bill HB247

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Texas House Bill HB247

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Caption

Relating to the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools.

Impact

If enacted, HB 247 would significantly amend existing statutes related to the administration of assessments in schools. This bill would likely lead to changes in how assessments are developed and used in classrooms, placing a greater emphasis on the instructional impact of these assessments. Proponents suggest that this could lead to more tailored teaching strategies and improved learning conditions, ultimately benefiting students by connecting assessments directly to instructional practices that enhance student learning. However, there is concern about the additional administrative burden this may place on educators and schools.

Summary

House Bill 247 seeks to implement an instructionally supportive assessment program alongside the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools. The bill primarily aims to enhance the educational framework within which assessments are conducted, focusing on providing additional support to educators and students alike. The proposed program is designed to facilitate better student evaluations while ensuring that the assessments align with educational standards. Advocates argue that such measures will lead to improved educational outcomes for students across the state.

Contention

As this bill progresses through the legislative process, there are various points of contention among stakeholders. Some educators and school administrators express skepticism about the feasibility of implementing the proposed assessment program, raising worries about potential costs and the challenge of training staff to adapt to new evaluation methods. Additionally, debates have emerged around the adequacy of existing funding to support such an initiative. Opponents of the bill believe that while the intention of improving educational assessments is noble, the practical implications could lead to further complications rather than solutions.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 7. State Organization
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 11. School Districts
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 21. Educators
    • Section: 4552
  • Chapter 26. Parental Rights And Responsibilities
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 28. Courses Of Study; Advancement
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 39. Public School System Accountability
    • Section: 022
    • Section: 023
    • Section: 0263
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX HB247 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 HB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 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 HB134

Relating to public school accountability, including reducing state required accountability exams to the minimum required by federal law and replacing current state required assessments with instructionally supportive assessments.

TX SB2187

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

TX HB890

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

TX HB1981

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

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.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

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.

Similar Bills

TX SB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 HB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 SB9

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 HB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions 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 HB4

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

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 HB134

Relating to public school accountability, including reducing state required accountability exams to the minimum required by federal law and replacing current state required assessments with instructionally supportive assessments.

TX HB102

Relating to public school accountability, including reducing state required accountability exams to the minimum required by federal law and replacing current state required assessments with instructionally supportive assessments.