Relating to public school accountability, including reducing state required accountability exams to the minimum required by federal law and replacing current state required assessments with instructionally supportive assessments.

HB 134 would change Texas public school assessments by replacing current state-mandated tests with a new "instructionally supportive assessment" program. The bill requires the State Board of Education to create a nationally-normed system that meets federal testing minimums (without exceeding them), focuses on helping teachers improve instruction, and tracks student progress in reading, math, and science. It gives school districts more flexibility under federal rules and emphasizes using assessment data to guide learning rather than solely for accountability. The bill directly affects Texas public schools, students, teachers, and parents by altering how student achievement is measured.