Texas Education Code

§ 39.0301 — SECURITY IN ADMINISTRATION OF ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

ED § 39.0301Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part H. PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY · Ch. 39. PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM ACCOUNTABILITY · Art. B. ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC SKILLS

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(a)The commissioner:

(1)shall establish procedures for the administration of assessment instruments adopted or developed under Section 39.023, including procedures designed to ensure the security of the assessment instruments; and

(2)may establish record retention requirements for school district records related to the security of assessment instruments. (a-1) In establishing procedures under Subsection (a)(1) for the administration of assessment instruments, the commissioner shall ensure that the procedures:

(1)are designed to minimize disruptions to school operations and the classroom environment; and

(2)include instructions to help mitigate potential student test anxiety. (a-2) In implementing the procedures established under Subsection (a)(1) for the administration of assessment instruments, a school district shall minimize disruptions to school operations and the classroom environment.

(b)The commissioner may develop and implement statistical methods and standards for identifying potential violations of procedures established under Subsection (a) to ensure the security of assessment instruments adopted or developed under Section 39.023. In developing the statistical methods and standards, the commissioner may include indicators of:

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Legislative history

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211 (H.B. 5), Sec. 39, eff. June 10, 2013. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 6 (H.B. 8), Sec. 1.010, eff. December 4, 2025.