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Texas House Bill HB3796

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3796

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Caption

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.

Impact

The bill introduces a series of amendments designed to reform how public schools in Texas assess student and campus performance. This includes the adoption of new criteria for evaluating school districts and campuses, promoting objective standards that can be uniformly applied. One of the critical components of HB 3796 is its potential to standardize performance indicators and ratings while taking into consideration various factors, such as socio-economic status and ethnicity, thereby addressing achievement gaps in education. The implementation of these reforms is expected to begin with the 2026-2027 school year, signaling a significant shift in educational accountability frameworks.

Summary

House Bill 3796 focuses on public school accountability within Texas by amending various sections of the Education Code. The bill addresses the administration of assessment instruments in public schools and the assignment of performance ratings to school campuses. It aims to enhance the evaluation process of schools and ensure accountability through structured assessment policies that serve to improve educational outcomes across the state. Central to this initiative is the establishment of the Texas Commission on Public School Assessment and Accountability, tasked with developing and supervising the state's public school assessment systems.

Contention

While the bill has clear intentions to strengthen accountability, it may lead to contention among educational stakeholders regarding the adequacy and fairness of assessment methods. Critics may argue that an over-reliance on standardized testing could overlook the diverse educational needs of students and lead to misinterpretation of school performance, particularly in under-resourced areas. Furthermore, concerns about the equitable distribution of resources to support campuses identified with lower performance ratings may arise, leading to ongoing debates about educational equity in Texas.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

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

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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