TEC and TAC References for the ɬÀï·¬ Assessment Program
The following is a list of references to the ɬÀï·¬ Education Code (TEC) and the ɬÀï·¬ Administrative Code (TAC) that support and guide the ɬÀï·¬ assessment program. These are the laws and rules that are currently in effect.
Testing Requirements
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAccelerated Learning Committees; Accelerated Instruction; Modified Teacher Assignment
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýIntensive Program of Instruction
- TEC ÌýAccelerated Instruction for High School Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAssessment Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdoption and Administration of InstrumentsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýUse of End-of-Course Assessment Instrument as Placement Instrument; Certain Uses ProhibitedÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýSpecial-Purpose Questions Included in End-of-Course Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýElectronic Administration of Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TEC Paper Administration of Assessment Instruments on Request
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMeasure of College ReadinessÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(e) ExemptionÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýCostÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýLimitation on Field Testing of Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýScope of Rules
- TACÌýÌýPolicy
- TACÌýÌýStudent Testing Requirements
- TACÌýÌýAdministrative Procedures
- TACÌýÌýRelease of Tests
- TACÌýÌýImplementation and Administration of Academic Content Area Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýParent Notification Ìý
- TACÌýÌýAccommodations Ìý
- TACÌýÌýTest DevelopmentÌý
- TACÌýÌýRelease of TestsÌý
- TACÌýÌýRequired Participation in Academic Content Area Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTesting Requirements for Graduation
Graduation Assessment Requirements
- TEC High School Diploma Awarded on Basis of Individual Graduation Committee Review
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýSecondary-Level Performance Required
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Provisions for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýParent Notification
- TACÌýÌýRequired Participation in Academic Content Area Assessments
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Requirements for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýParticipation and Graduation Assessment Requirements for Students Receiving Special Education Services
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Requirements for Students First Enrolled in Grade 9 Prior to 2011-2012 School Year or First Enrolled in Grade 10 or Above in 2011–2012 School Year
- TACÌýÌýTesting Requirements for Graduation
- TACÌýÌýɬÀï·¬ End-of-Course Substitute Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTAKS Exit-Level Alternate Assessments
- TACÌýÌýVerification of Results
Scoring and Reporting
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(a-1), (c-5), (h), (p) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýReporting Results of Assessment Instruments for Out-Of-State Transfer Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýUse of End-Of-Course Assessment Instrument as Placement Instrument; Certain Uses ProhibitedÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýPerformance StandardsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(a) Secondary-Level Performance RequiredÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(b) Confidentiality; Performance ReportsÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMeasure of Annual Improvement in Student AchievementÌý
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýVertical Scale for Certain Assessment InstrumentsÌý
- TACÌýÌýScoring and ReportingÌýÌý
- TACÌýÌýPerformance StandardsÌý
Testing Calendar
- TEC ɬÀï·¬ English Language Proficiency System Training
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(c-3) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- TEC Consideration of Religious Holy Days in Scheduling Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýMigratory Children
- TEC ÌýConfidentiality; Performance Reports
- TEC ÌýSecurity in Administration of Assessment Instruments
- TEC ÌýIssuance of Subpoenas
- TEC ÌýSecure Assessment Instruments; Criminal Penalty
- TEC ÌýTraining in Assessment Instrument Administration
- TACÌýÌýSchedule
- TAC ÌýAdministrative Procedures
- TAC ÌýRequired Test Administration Procedures and Training Activities to Ensure Validity, Reliability, and Security of Assessments
- TACÌýÌýTesting Calendar (UIL Considerations)
- TACÌýÌýAlternate Test Dates Security and Training
English Language Learners
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(l), (m) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýExemption
- TACÌýÌýScope of Rules
- TACÌýÌýEnglish Language Proficiency Assessments
- TACÌýÌýAssessments of Achievement in Academic Content Areas and Courses
- TACÌýÌýAssessment Provisions for Graduation
Other Assessments and Requirements
- °Õ·¡°äÌý(d), (g) Adoption and Administration of Instruments
- TEC (o), Adoption of Optional Interim Assessments
- TEC Advisory Committees for Assessment Instruments
- TEC Integrated Formative Assessment Pilot Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýLocal Option
- °Õ·¡°äÌý College Preparation Assessments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdministration of District-Required Assessment Instruments in Certain Subject Areas
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAdministration of District-Required Benchmark Assessment Instruments to Prepare Students for State-Administered Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýComparison of State Results to National Results
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAssessment Instrument Standards; Civil Penalty
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýVoluntary Assessment of Private School Students
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýInternational Assessment Instrument Program
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýRestriction on Appointments to Advisory Committees
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýAuditing and Monitoring Performance Under Contracts for Assessment Instruments
- °Õ·¡°äÌýÌýProhibition on Political Contribution or Activity by Certain Contractors
- TEC Assessment Instrument Study
- TEC College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement
- TACÌýÌýPrivate Schools
- TACÌýÌýGroup Administered Tests
- TACÌýÌýNational Comparative Data
- TACÌý§ÌýLocal Assessments
- TACÌýÌýCommissioner's Rules Concerning Advisory Committees
Updated April 16, 2024
Contact Information
Student Assessment Division
(512) 463-9536