Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.

HB 3470 removes standardized test scores as a requirement for high school graduation or promotion in Texas public schools. It also temporarily suspends school accountability ratings (like "Exemplary" or "Met Standard") for districts or campuses disrupted by a declared disaster, such as a natural disaster or emergency. The bill amends specific sections of the Education Code (12.257, 12.258, 12.260, and 18.005) to eliminate assessment-based graduation criteria and establish disaster-related suspension procedures. This directly affects students seeking diplomas and school districts facing operational disruptions. The changes apply to all public school students and districts, not just specific programs.