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SB 2390

Relating to the collection and reporting of data regarding race and ethnicity by the Texas Education Agency.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Sarah Eckhardt

Bill requires Texas Education Agency to standardize collection and public reporting of student race and ethnicity data to identify educational disparities and equity gaps.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 2390

Legislative bill overview

SB 2390 would require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to collect, maintain, and publicly report demographic data on race and ethnicity for students in Texas public schools. The bill establishes standardized data collection procedures and reporting mechanisms to track educational outcomes and resource allocation across racial and ethnic groups.

Why is this important

Demographic data collection in education serves as the foundation for identifying achievement gaps, evaluating equity in resource distribution, and informing policy decisions. This data helps identify which student populations may be underserved and enables schools and policymakers to measure progress toward closing educational disparities.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Opponents may argue that detailed racial/ethnic data collection raises privacy questions, particularly regarding how data is stored, accessed, and potentially linked to individual students
  • Data accuracy and categorization: Disagreement over which racial and ethnic categories should be used, how students are categorized, and whether self-identification or other methods are employed
  • Political use of data: Tension between those viewing data collection as equity-focused versus those concerned the data could be weaponized for discrimination, funding cuts, or accountability measures against specific groups

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

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