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HB 3101

Relating to the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction for public school students and outcomes-based contracting with those providers.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Terri Leo-Wilson

HB 3101 allows Texas schools to contract private education providers for tutoring and supplemental instruction with payment based on student achievement outcomes.

Referred to Public Education
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Bill Summary · HB 3101

Legislative bill overview

HB 3101 establishes a framework for Texas public schools to contract with private providers for accelerated and supplemental instruction services, allowing schools to use outcomes-based contracting models where payment is tied to measurable student achievement results. The bill specifies accountability measures and performance standards for these contracted services.

Why is this important

This legislation could reshape how struggling students receive academic support by enabling schools to hire specialized private vendors paid based on student improvement rather than service hours. This approach reflects broader education policy trends toward performance-based accountability but raises questions about equitable access and the role of private providers in public education funding.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and fiscal impact: Whether outcomes-based contracts will increase overall education spending or redirect existing resources, and whether schools have adequate budgets for premium performance-based pricing
  • Private sector role in public education: Concerns about profiteering from struggling students, data privacy with private contractors, and whether this diverts resources from traditional public school staffing
  • Equity and access: Whether private providers will serve all student populations equally, including those with disabilities or in lower-income districts, or concentrate services where parents can supplement costs
  • Performance measurement: How success metrics are defined, whether standardized test scores are the primary measure, and whether this incentivizes teaching to tests over broader learning

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

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