Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears the House but faces a skeptical Senate

Lawmakers consider ending STAAR test

Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.

Texas House approves bill to scrap STAAR testing in favor of smaller tests

AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill that could bring major changes to how public schools across the state are held accountable has cleared a major hurdle at the Texas Capitol.

East Texans react to possible end of STAAR testing

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- STAAR testing could soon hear its final bell as Texas lawmakers move toward overhauling the annual exams, educators and parents alike say they fully support its end. Tyler ISD seniors ready for work after graduation "The STAAR test is very stressful for small kids," East Texas parent, Jourdan Ballou said. "Knowing that if you don't pass the STAAR test, you cannot go to the next grade." House Bill 4 would change the t…

Texas House passes bill to eliminate STAAR, replace with different testing program

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- When elementary and middle school students begin the 2025-2026 school year in September there's a chance they could be facing a new era of testing in Texas public schools. The Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to eliminate the STAAR, a standardized test the state uses to monitor student performance. It has faced criticism from school leaders and lawmakers who say the end-of-year test places too muc…

Less STAAR stress? Proposed bill aims to change the way Texas tests

At the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center, students from Rose Shaw Elementary arent just learning theyre playing, exploring and reading.Can everybody say spaghetti? Spaghetti! one student shouted during a group activity, the room erupting in laughter and participation.To educator and advocate Dr. Nancy Vera, its exactly what school should look like.Were making it fun. Were making it interesting, Vera said. With standardized tests, they ma…

Texas bill to overhaul STAAR test clears House but faces skeptical Senate

The Texas House gave preliminary approval Monday to a bill that would eliminate STAAR, the high-stakes standardized test that the state and school districts use to monitor student learning and teacher performance.