What this does is remove testing from being the center of gravity for the year the way that it is now,” state Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, said on the House floor this week. “The days of teaching to the test,

Before the House takes a final vote on the bill, it could face a proposal that would allow adults and minors to marry if their age gap is three years or less.

A proposed Texas bill aims to replace STAAR with shorter online tests throughout the year, shifting focus from high-stakes exams to more engaging, student-centered learning.