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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for lawmakers to replace STAAR test as part of special session

  • 1.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for lawmakers to replace STAAR test as part of special session

    Posted 07-11-2025 02:19 PM

    Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state lawmakers to come up with a replacement for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test as part of the special session that starts July 21. But it's an open question how well that will address the problems critics have with the way standardized tests are used in Texas. In his proclamation for the special legislative session, Abbott called for legislation "to eliminate the STAAR test and replace it with effective tools to assess student progress and ensure school district accountability."

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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