S.B. No. 1418 amends the Texas Education Code to update the terminology used for certain assessment instruments administered to public school students. The bill specifically removes references to the "SAT Subject Test" and the "ACT-Plan," replacing them with the "PreACT." It clarifies that satisfactory performance on various assessments, including the PSAT and PreACT, can be used to meet end-of-course assessment requirements. Additionally, it establishes that students who do not perform satisfactorily on the PSAT or PreACT must take the appropriate end-of-course assessment instrument.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the criteria for academic distinction designations for school districts and campuses, emphasizing the importance of postsecondary readiness. It includes updated language regarding the assessment instruments used to measure student performance, such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and PreACT, while also maintaining the focus on students earning certifications, completing career and technical courses, and achieving college readiness benchmarks. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 39.0263, Education Code 39.202 (Education Code 39)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 39.0263, Education Code 39.202 (Education Code 39)
Engrossed: Education Code 39.0263, Education Code 39.202 (Education Code 39)
House Committee Report: Education Code 39.0263, Education Code 39.202 (Education Code 39)
Enrolled: Education Code 39.0263, Education Code 39.202 (Education Code 39)