Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.

Added language clarifying that students who fail to perform satisfactorily on the PSAT or PreACT must take the appropriate end-of-course assessment instrument, while allowing retakes for other assessments.

Modified Section 39.0263(c) to clarify that the prohibition on certain assessments does not apply to college preparation assessments including PSAT, PreACT, SAT, ACT, AP tests, IB examinations, or independent classroom examinations.

Updated Section 39.025(a-2) to specify that the commissioner shall determine a method for using satisfactory performance on various assessment instruments to satisfy end-of-course assessment requirements.

Updated Section 39.202 to establish criteria for academic distinction designation, including percentages of students performing satisfactorily on college readiness assessments and other postsecondary readiness factors.

Added certification language confirming the bill passed both houses of the legislature with specified vote counts and dates.