Texas HB3470 modifies public school assessment requirements and graduation criteria, and suspends certain accountability measures during.

Texas HB3470 amends the Education Code to eliminate the use of public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation. It mandates that students in the foundation high school program be assessed only for courses they are enrolled in. The bill also allows for alternative requirements such as work experience or military service for graduation. It suspends certain accountability measures for school districts or campuses disrupted by a declared disaster. The commissioner can apply for a waiver to not administer assessment instruments during such disruptions.

Texas HB3470 modifies public school assessment requirements and graduation criteria, and suspends certain accountability measures during.

Texas HB3470 amends the Education Code to eliminate the use of public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation. It mandates that students in the foundation high school program be assessed only for courses they are enrolled in. The bill also allows for alternative requirements such as work experience or military service for graduation. It suspends certain accountability measures for school districts or campuses disrupted by a declared disaster. The commissioner can apply for a waiver to not administer assessment instruments during such disruptions.