HB 1225- Laws and Ethics

What is the HB 1225 law?

• Students can take a paper STAAR test upon request.

• Students can be exempted from taking the STAAR test.

• All students must take the STAAR test in paper format starting the 2023-2024 school year.

Who can take a paper state test?

• Only students who need accommodations.

• Students that request it from their teacher.

• Any student that its parent, guardian, or teacher request it.

What is the limit for the number of students who are eligible for a paper STAAR test by request?

• 5% of eligible students in a district

• 10% of eligible students in a district

• 3% of eligible students in a district

Considering the limit, if there are 500 students eligible for the STAAR assessment, how many students could be indicated as eligible for a paper by request administration?

• 15

• 10

• 150

• 50

What is the deadline for submitting a request for a spring assessment?

• September 15

• December 1

• September 1

• December 15