Landgraf Files Bill to Scrap STAAR Ahead of Special Legislative Session

Landgraf files bill to scrap STAAR ahead of special legislative session

AUSTIN, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- After multiple failed attempts in recent years, State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) is once again trying to eliminate the STAAR test from Texas public schools. State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) introduced House Bill 92 on Monday, aiming to eliminate the STAAR exam and reduce the scope of standardized testing in Texas classrooms. The bill targets all state-mandated assessments that exceed feder…

General Assembly prepares for potential September special session and more Virginia headlines

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Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session

The first 30 House bill numbers remain reserved—held by House leadership for top-priority legislation that has not yet been filed. The post Bills Begin To Be Filed as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session appeared first on Texas Scorecard.