New STAAR test becomes law on Thursday, won't be implemented until 27-28 school year
The new format for Texas's standardized testing became law on Thursday. The new format won't go into place until the 2027-2028 school year.
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The new format for Texas's standardized testing became law on Thursday. The new format won't go into place until the 2027-2028 school year.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
The Texas House has approved House Bill 8 on Wednesday night, paving the way to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with three shorter assessments starting in the 2027-28 school year.
The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing HB 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill, SB 9.
Texas lawmakers are set to discuss the fate of the STAAR test this special session. That remains in limbo as Democratic lawmakers continue to hold out.
On June 17, spring 2025 STAAR test results for grades 3-8 were released.
Many district leaders say the scoring system sets schools and districts up for failure.
April 8 kicks off the first round of STAAR testing across Texas.
Last month, Mayor Mattie Parker publicly commented on the education shortfalls, calling for changes and improvements.
School leaders say they're getting back to the basics and giving teachers more time to teach, rather than focusing so much on the STAAR.
The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in third through eighth grade, fifth and eighth grade science and eighth grade social studies.
