AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some Texas students will catch another break this school year.
Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that grade promotion requirements related to the state of texas assessments of academic readiness, a-k-a staar test for students in 5th and 8th grades have been waived. .
Normally, schools will take into account a students staar test score to determine whether or not the student will advance to the next grade. The traditional A through F rating system will still remain in place. Students in 5th and 8th grade will still have to take the test this school year, but there will be no requirements to advance to the next grade.
“As always, our goal is to provide a high quality education for every Texas student,” said Governor Abbott. “This will be a uniquely challenging school year, therefore, this year is about providing students every opportunity to overcome the disruptions caused by COVID-19,” said Abbott, “By waiving these promotion requirements, we are providing greater flexibility for students and teachers, while at the same time ensuring that Texas students continue to receive a great education — which we will continue to measure with high quality assessments.”
