What are the implications for a student that does not complete a standardized test?

There are implications regarding required accelerated instruction, along with graduation requirements.

Under TEC §28.0213, a school district must also offer an intensive program of instruction to a student who does not perform satisfactorily on any state assessment instrument administered under TEC Subchapter B, Chapter 39. In addition, a recent amendment to the statute now requires that intensive instruction be provided to a student who is not likely to receive a high school diploma before the fifth school year following the student’s enrollment in grade nine, as determined by the school district.

HB4545 requires Accelerated Instruction for any student who did not pass STAAR grades 3-8 or EOC assessments. There are specific guidelines addressed in the legislation. A student who did not take an assessment would be required to fulfill the HB4545 accelerated instruction components.

High School Graduation: Students must pass the five end-of-course exams or an acceptable substitute in order to graduate, as described above. By local policy, a school district may issue a certificate of coursework completion to a student who successfully completes curriculum requirements but who fails required state assessment tests. Texas Education Code §§28.025(d).