A bill that addresses the STAAR test awaits Gov. Abbott's signature - Cross Timbers Gazette

A bill that addresses the STAAR test awaits Gov. Abbott's signature - Cross Timbers Gazette

House Bill 8, passed through the Texas Senate on Wednesday, August 27, will replace the mandated STAAR test if Governor Greg Abbott chooses to sign the bill. Instead of one big test at the end of the year, the revised testing system, which will be used starting in the 2027-2028 school year, includes three tests throughout the year. Tests will be administered at the beginning of the year, the middle of the year and then again at the end of the ye…