The bill, S.B. No. 156, amends Section 28.025(e-2) of the Education Code to enhance the reporting requirements for school districts regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by public school students. Specifically, it mandates that at the end of each school year, school districts must report the number of students enrolled in the foundation high school program, those pursuing the distinguished level of achievement, those enrolled in programs to earn endorsements, and those who earned each type of performance acknowledgment. The bill removes the previous requirement that only specified categories of students be reported, thereby broadening the scope of the data collected.

This legislation will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year and will be enacted immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If not, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive overview of student performance and achievements within the public school system.

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