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TX SB1418
Bill
Status
5/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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Updates Texas Education Code to replace outdated standardized test names, changing "ACT-Plan" to "PreACT" throughout relevant statutes
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Removes reference to "SAT Subject Test" from the list of assessments that can satisfy end-of-course assessment requirements, reflecting the discontinuation of that test
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Simplifies terminology by replacing full test names with common abbreviations: "Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT)" becomes "PSAT," "Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)" becomes "SAT," and "American College Test (ACT)" becomes "ACT"
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 24, 2025, and the House 117-0 on May 10, 2025
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Takes effect immediately if receiving two-thirds vote in both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Education
Last Action
Effective immediately
5/24/2025