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HB 92

Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Keith Bell and 7 co-sponsors

Texas bill removes state-mandated standardized tests exceeding federal requirements, reducing student testing burden while potentially limiting performance data availability.

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Bill Summary · HB 92

Legislative bill overview

HB 92 proposes eliminating state-mandated standardized testing requirements that exceed federal law obligations in Texas. The bill specifically targets end-of-course assessments and other assessment instruments not required by the federal government. This would reduce the number of standardized tests Texas students must take while maintaining compliance with federal education standards like those under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Why is this important

State standardized testing significantly impacts student schedules, teacher instructional time, and school funding allocations. Reducing testing burdens could free up classroom time for instruction and potentially decrease student and teacher stress, though it may also reduce data on student performance in specific subjects. The change reflects ongoing national debates about the appropriate role of standardized testing in education accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of data and accountability: Eliminating state assessments could reduce comprehensive performance data available to parents, districts, and policymakers for evaluating school effectiveness and identifying struggling students
  • Teacher evaluation implications: Many Texas teacher evaluation systems rely partly on student assessment data; removing these tests could complicate performance measurement and merit-based pay decisions
  • College readiness concerns: Fewer standardized benchmarks might make it harder to identify students needing intervention before college-level coursework, potentially affecting university placement decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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