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House Bill 5 Information

House Bill 5 Information (English)
During the Texas Legislative session, state leaders in Austin approved House Bill 5, a bill that reduces the number of STAAR end-of-course tests required for graduation, and significantly changes high school graduation plans offered in the state of Texas. The State Board of Education has made preliminary recommendations for implementing the new law, and will give a final approval in to the new graduation requirements in the near future.
House Bill 5 Information (Spanish)
Durante la sesión legislativa de Texas, los líderes estatales en Austin aprobaron la Ley HB 5, la cual reduce el número de exámenes de fin de curso STAAR requeridos para graduación. La Junta de Educación del Estado ha hecho recomendaciones preliminares para la implementación de la nueva ley, y dará su aprobación final para los requisitos de graduación en enero del 2014.