HB5
House Bill 5 Overview
While HB5 will impact a number of areas in the Texas Education Code, the new law will significantly change the requirements for high school graduation, graduation planning and state testing requirements at all levels. HB5 is designed to instill more flexibility in public education by enabling students to either pursue a traditional path into colleges and universities or move directly into the workforce to help fill what business leaders say is a critical skills shortage.
How does HB5 impact testing and STAAR?
The governor signed HB5 on June 10, which means Texas students now need to pass five end-of-course exams instead of 15 to meet state graduation requirements. English I, English II, Algebra I, U.S. history and biology EOCs are required, while the state will no longer require students to pass STAAR chemistry, physics, geometry, world history, world geography, Algebra II and English II EOC tests to graduate.
HB5 also eliminated the requirement that districts include the EOC results as 15 percent of course grades.
How does HB5 impact graduation planning?
Click here for information on the new graduation plan. This plan replaces the state's 4x4 graduation plan with a 22-credit foundation plan that allows students to receive endoresements in specific areas.
Who can I contact for more information?
School principals, counselors and teachers are receiving information and trainings to actively support students and ensure their success as we adjust to these changes. As more information is available we will share it with our students, parents and educators. Bookmark this page. During the coming days and weeks we'll be posting more details and resources here.
House Bill 5 and High School Graduation Requirements
The Foundation High School Program Power Point
Fundamentos del Programa de Preparatoria
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Graduation Requirements
Texas high school students now need to pass five end-of-course exams instead of 15 to meet state graduation requirements. High school students must complete tests in: Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. Click here to view changes to STAAR Testing resulting from passage of HB5. Passage of HB 5 eliminates the requirement that districts include the EOC results as 15 percent of course grades.
HB5 also introduced a new graduation plan, The Foundation Plan.
The Foundation Plan - Endorsements FAQs (PDF)
The Foundation Plan - Foundation Plan FAQs (PDF)