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." Additionally, it clarifies that satisfactory performance on assessments such as the PSAT and PreACT can be used to meet end-of-course assessment requirements. The bill also outlines that students who do not perform satisfactorily on the PSAT or PreACT must take the appropriate end-of-course assessment instrument.

Furthermore, the bill establishes criteria for an academic distinction designation for school districts and campuses based on student performance in postsecondary readiness. This includes metrics such as the percentage of students achieving satisfactory performance on various assessment instruments, earning industry certifications, completing career and technical courses, and meeting college readiness benchmarks on the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and PreACT. 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)