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District outlines House Bill 8 change: STAAR replaced with three shorter exams starting 2027–28
Summary
District staff briefed trustees that House Bill 8 eliminates the Texas State of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for the 2027–28 school year and replaces it with three shorter assessments (beginning, midyear, end-of-year); the A–F accountability system remains in place pending Texas Education Agency guidance.
District staff updated trustees on House Bill 8 and its effect on statewide assessment and accountability. The staff member told trustees that HB 8 "eliminates the state of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness or STAAR for the 27-28 school year" and that the state will replace STAAR with three shorter exams administered at the beginning, midyear and end of the year. The staff presenter added that the A–F accountability system remains in place under the new testing schedule and that details will be developed and shared by the Texas Education Agency.
The district noted that the new schedule does not take effect immediately and that staff will inform trustees, staff and families as TEA develops implementation guidance.
Why it matters: state assessment and accountability changes affect instruction, testing calendars, and reporting; the district will adjust local implementation once TEA releases specifics.
