Texas HB1249 allows school districts to use writing portfolio assessments for public school students.

HB1249 amends the Texas Education Code to allow school districts to use writing portfolio assessments for students. These assessments must be designed in consultation with higher education institutions and approved by the Texas Education Agency. They must evaluate students' mastery of writing skills, improvement over time, ability to follow the writing process, and ability to produce different writing styles. School districts can choose to have classroom teachers score the assessments.

Texas HB1249 allows school districts to use writing portfolio assessments for public school students.

HB1249 amends the Texas Education Code to allow school districts to use writing portfolio assessments for students. These assessments must be designed in consultation with higher education institutions and approved by the Texas Education Agency. They must evaluate students' mastery of writing skills, improvement over time, ability to follow the writing process, and ability to produce different writing styles. School districts can choose to have classroom teachers score the assessments.