The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.

The Arlington district contends a hiccup in the rescoring process for its STAAR results could result in lower A-F ratings for some schools.

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 8, a bill that will make several changes to education in public schools across the state, namely replacing the STARR exam and restoring A-F public school accountability ratings.

The Arlington ISD superintendent says the use of artificial intelligence to grade STAAR tests led to lower scores than students deserved. He says the district will appeal its grade.

It’s only the second time schools across the city have posted gains on the state test since the annual report was first issued.

Texas lawmakers are set to discuss the fate of the STAAR test this special session. That remains in limbo as Democratic lawmakers continue to hold out.

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It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed ‘accountability’ will remain intact.