Enacted by the 76th Texas Legislature (1999), the Student Success Initiative (SSI) mandates new passing requirements to be phased in as follows: beginning in school year 2002-2003 for the reading test at Grade 3, beginning in school year 2004-2005 for the reading and mathematics tests at Grade 5, and beginning in school year 2007-2008 for the reading and mathematics tests at Grade 8. As specified by these requirements, a student may advance to the next grade level only by passing these tests or by unanimous decision of his or her grade placement committee that the student is likely to perform at grade level after accelerated instruction.
TEA provides many resources and information to support administrators and teachers as they implement all aspects of the Student Success Initiative. The information available includes:
Interactive Flowcharts for 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade students taking TAKS
SSI Updates
SSI Requirements for Students Receiving Special Education Service
Brochures, Flyers and Parent Notification Letters
Grade Placement Committee Manual Updates
Administration Rules and Laws
Alternative Assessment Options including comparable passing standards for Grade 3 Reading TAKS and ITBS
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