H.B. No. 3101 aims to enhance the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction for public school students in Texas by establishing criteria for the approval of high impact tutoring providers. The bill introduces new subsections to Section 28.0211 of the Education Code, specifically Subsections (a-15) and (a-16). Subsection (a-15) mandates that the agency must consider various factors when approving tutoring providers, including the personalization of instruction, the frequency of tutoring sessions, the qualifications of tutors, group sizes, and the use of data-driven practices.

Additionally, Subsection (a-16) requires school districts to utilize outcomes-based contracts when engaging with approved tutoring providers. This contract must ensure that a significant portion of the provider's payment is contingent on achieving specific, measurable student outcomes, while also allowing districts to prioritize certain outcomes and minimizing financial risks. The agency is tasked with developing a template for these contracts, which will promote accountability and align incentives between the districts and providers. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to contracts entered into after that date.

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Introduced: Education Code 28.0211 (Education Code 28)