The bill, H.B. No. 3101, aims to enhance the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction for public school students in Texas by establishing guidelines for high impact tutoring providers. It introduces new subsections to Section 28.0211 of the Education Code, specifically Subsections (a-15) and (a-16). Subsection (a-15) mandates that the Texas Education Agency approve tutoring providers based on criteria such as personalized instruction, frequency of sessions, tutor qualifications, group size, and the use of data-driven practices. Subsection (a-16) requires school districts to utilize outcomes-based contracts when engaging with these approved providers, ensuring that a significant portion of the provider's payment is contingent on achieving specific, measurable student outcomes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the necessary components of the outcomes-based contract template that the agency must develop and post online. These components include prioritizing certain student outcomes, aligning incentives between the district and provider, minimizing financial risk for the district, ensuring accountability for delivering outcomes, and establishing shared accountability. The provisions of this bill will apply only to contracts entered into on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

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Introduced: Education Code 28.0211 (Education Code 28)