H.B. No. 92 aims to streamline the assessment requirements for Texas school districts by eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and end-of-course assessments that are not mandated by federal law. The bill amends the Education Code to limit the number of subject areas for which supplemental instruction must be provided to students to two per school year, prioritizing mathematics and reading. It also revises the criteria for assessment instruments, removing the requirement for assessments in social studies and certain end-of-course assessments in English and history, while allowing for assessments in reading, mathematics, and science only as necessary to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that require the State Board of Education to adjust the number and frequency of assessments based on any changes to federal law that reduce such requirements. It also clarifies that students who meet specific college readiness benchmarks may be exempt from certain end-of-course assessments. The changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with immediate implementation possible if the bill receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 39.023, Education Code 39.203 (Education Code 39)