Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1962: Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.

Passed one chamber Last action May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar

Plain-language summary

SB 1962 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to public school accountability, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement and public school performance ratings under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), King, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Brad Buckley (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Placed on General State Calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; Brent Hagenbuch (Republican); and 4 more. 5 co-sponsors.