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Texas House approves plan to replace STAAR test as vote splits down party lines

  • 1.  Texas House approves plan to replace STAAR test as vote splits down party lines

    Posted 08-29-2025 01:43 PM

    [This article quotes ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter.]

    A plan to remove the unpopular State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) received final approval in the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon. Both Republicans and Democrats in the Texas House agree the STAAR test is too stressful for students and flawed. However, finding a plan to replace the exam has the two parties split.

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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