Texas SB1962 amends public school accountability laws, including assessment validity, performance ratings, and interventions for districts.

SB1962 modifies Texas Education Code to enhance public school accountability. It mandates that assessment instruments be validated by independent entities before use. The commissioner must assign performance ratings to districts and campuses, with specific ratings for student achievement, college readiness, and school progress. The bill also establishes a grant program to support local accountability systems. It restricts legal actions by districts against the state over accountability ratings and limits attorney payments for such actions.

Texas SB1962 amends public school accountability laws, including assessment validity, performance ratings, and interventions for districts.

SB1962 modifies Texas Education Code to enhance public school accountability. It mandates that assessment instruments be validated by independent entities before use. The commissioner must assign performance ratings to districts and campuses, with specific ratings for student achievement, college readiness, and school progress. The bill also establishes a grant program to support local accountability systems. It restricts legal actions by districts against the state over accountability ratings and limits attorney payments for such actions.