Eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments

Texas House Bill 297 proposes to remove certain end-of-course exams that are mandated by the state but not required by federal law. It also aims to eliminate the requirement for students to pass these specific exams in order to graduate.

Supporters of the bill argue that it reduces unnecessary testing, allowing students and teachers to focus more on learning rather than test preparation. It could also relieve stress on students by removing high-stakes exams that are not federally mandated.

Critics may argue that eliminating these end-of-course exams could lower educational standards and accountability. They might express concern that without these assessments, it could be harder to measure student performance consistently across the state.