Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.

HB 221 eliminates Texas state requirements for certain standardized assessments that are not mandated by federal law. Specifically, it removes mandatory end-of-course tests for courses like Algebra I, Biology, English I, and English II, requiring school districts only to administer assessments necessary to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The bill modifies Texas Education Code sections to ensure state assessments align strictly with federal minimum requirements, reducing administrative burdens on school districts. This change directly affects public school districts and students by removing specific testing mandates not required under federal education law.