With most jobs now requiring postsecondary education or specialized training, this priority supports both student success and the state’s economic growth. The report highlights progress in college and career readiness, including increased graduation rates with credentials in high-demand fields.

TWEDS - Overview. For the 2026-2027 school year, important information about a new Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Fall Enrollment Submission and changes to the PEIMS Fall Submission can be found in the following document: Early Notice of Upgrade Texas Education Data Standards. Explore the new Texas Student Data System for 2025-2026. 

As shared in the TAA, 2024 A–F Accountability Ratings, the 2024 district-level and campus ratings will be available to school systems in the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and publicly available and accessible on TXschools.gov on Friday, August 15, 2025.    

Given the delayed timelines, the agency will release 2025 A–F ratings as typically scheduled on August 15, 2025, and will also release 2024 ratings on the same day. On August 15, 2025, accountability ratings and performance data will be displayed on TXschools.gov, at which point 2024 ratings and performance data will be visible only as part of the Change Over Time on the 2025 Accountability Overview page on TXschools.gov. 

2026 AP Exam Fees and Schedule: All AP Exams, including AP Seminar and AP Research, will cost $99 during the 2025-2026 school year. Subsidies from both College Board and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will be available for economically disadvantaged students and posted on the AP Exam Fee Reduction webpage.  

 The standard AP Exam administration will take place from May 4–15, 2026, with late testing scheduled for May 18–22, 2026. 

New AP Courses Under Review: The College Board will be submitting materials this fall for two new Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Networking, for review and course code approval by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and State Board of Education (SBOE). These additions aim to expand opportunities for students to develop practical and career-relevant skills. 

AP Score Reporting and Updates for 2025: 2025 student AP Exam results became available July 7.  In addition to students having access to their reports, educators will have access to Subject Score Rosters, Student Score Reports, Instructional Planning Reports, Organization Score Rosters, and Summary Reports.  

 Reports, including the Student Datafile and Scholar Award Reports, were released on July 14. Updates to the AP Score Reports for K–12 Educators include the renaming of the Equity and Excellence Report to the College Credit Report, and the updated application name, AP Score Reports for K–12 Educators.  

College Board Fall Counselor Workshops – Virtual Edition: Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 virtual workshops, offering timely updates on College Board programs and services that support students in the 2025–26 school year. Sessions will highlight tools and resources such as the SAT® Suite of Assessments, BigFuture® School mobile app, AP® Program updates, and college and career planning tools through BigFuture.com. Participants will also receive valuable materials to share with students and families.  

A helpful video guide, Accessing the K–12 Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Counselors, is also available on YouTube. https://www.collegeboard.org. 

During the 2024-2025 school year, TEA implemented a process to review and approve college preparatory courses that count toward college, career, and military readiness (CCMR) credit in the public-school accountability system.    

This process aimed to ensure that college preparatory courses, as defined in Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.014), align with standards consistent with other indicators of college readiness.  Under TEC, §28.014, college preparatory courses in English language arts and mathematics are courses developed through partnership(s) between a school district and at least one institution of higher education (IHE).     

The approved provider list for English Language Arts and Mathematics is posted on College Preparatory Courses for CCMR Accountability | Texas Education Agency. 

Postponement of the Approved List of College Preparatory Courses to 2028: Accountability 

In response to public comment on the proposed 2026 A–F Accountability Rating System Manual, the agency is deferring the proposed change to award CCMR credit only for courses on the approved college preparatory course list until the 2028 accountability year (for 2026–2027 graduates).  This update is reflected in the final version of the 2026 manual. 

2025-2026 Unique Course Codes for College Preparatory Courses 

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has issued a set of unique course codes for College Preparatory Courses (CPC), derived from submissions received through the College Preparatory Courses for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) application process. School districts are expected to implement these course codes, TWEDS - Course Codes,  beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year.  

Please visit https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/college-preparatory-courses-for-ccmr-accountability for more information. 

Benefits of PSAT-Related Assessments: Students gain access to free practice tools such as Bluebook and Khan Academy, along with detailed score reports that highlight academic progress and career-relevant skills. Scores are easily accessible and accompanied by personalized college and career planning guidance, including opportunities to connect with nonprofit colleges and scholarship organizations.  

For educators, the assessments offer flexible testing windows, streamlined administration via Bluebook, and actionable data delivered within two weeks. Additional benefits include access to AP Potential data, free instructional planning resources, and the ability to benchmark student performance against a national sample. 

New Research on Digital SAT Practice: Recent findings highlight the positive impact of completing full-length digital SAT practice tests in Bluebook. Students who completed one, two, or three or more practice tests scored 25, 45, and 61 points higher, respectively, than peers who did not complete any. Notably, students with lower PSAT scores experienced the greatest gains, and improvements were observed across all demographic groups. These results underscore the value of structured practice in preparing for the SAT. The full report is available at https://research.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/DigitalSATPracticeTests_052025.pdf. 

 SAT Question of the Day Returns: The SAT Question of the Day is now available, offering students daily practice with one Reading and Writing question and one Math question. Users can track their progress through a personalized dashboard featuring earned badges and usage statistics. This tool supports consistent skill development and engagement. Access the Question of the Day at https://qotd.collegeboard.org/. 

 Resources to Support SAT Suite Participation: A variety of tools are available to help educators and students engage with the SAT Suite of Assessments. Explore how the SAT Suite of Assessments: Helps Students Navigate Their Path, understand Choosing the Right Test: The SAT Advantage and learn how the SAT Assesses College and Career Readiness.  Additionally, the PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT: Monitor Progress and Enhance Instruction supports instructional planning and progress monitoring, while the PSAT 8/9: Sets a Readiness Baseline establishes a foundational readiness baseline. 

 College Board Texas Fall Webinar Series: This upcoming series is designed to provide Texas-specific insights into College Board programs and services, expand support across the state, and offer practical guidance for educators. Topics under development include implementing the SAT Suite, using assessment data to inform instruction, AP Classroom resources for teachers and leaders, and college and career planning tools such as BigFuture. The series will also feature repeat sessions from the AP Annual Conference, with select Texas educators invited to present online.  

An on-demand session titled Getting Started: Tools and Resources for Supporting College Board Programs will be available for educators new to AP and the SAT Suite, offering a comprehensive overview of essential tools and reporting platforms. 

2024-2025 HB3 College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement: Districts receive estimated HB3 reimbursement funding each fall through the Foundation School Program (FSP), with final reconciliation occurring during the April settle-up.  

For the 2024–2025 school year, eligible students include seniors who take the SAT, ACT, or TSIA between September 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025, and juniors who test between January 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025. August 2024 test administrations will also be considered. SAT and ACT School Day participants are automatically included in the reimbursement process.  

For national test day administrations or TSIA reimbursements, districts must submit a formal request to TEA. Reimbursement is limited to the highest-cost exam per eligible student, and if multiple districts report the same student, the first district will be considered.  Please review the following TEA Correspondence. 

 HB3 College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement Resources. The district HB3 College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement, 2023-24 SAT/ACT Reimbursement Report, is now available via the TEA TEAL portal.  

• Additional settle-up information is posted on the Office of School Finance Settle-UP Process webpage.  

• More information related to specific HB3 categories of data can be found on the LEAs’ SOF (Summary of Finance) reports: State Funding Data Elements, Sources, and Timelines Final (September 2024) (PDF, 249 KB), which are published on the TEA Summary of Finances website  

• If you have any additional questions, please send an email to TSIAReimbursements@tea.texas.gov. 

• The HB3 College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement Updates are provided via the TEA website: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/house-bill-3-college-preparation-assessment-reimbursements 

• The 2024-2025 TSIA Qualtrics Survey published June 6, 2025, has a submission due date of September 30, 2025, https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AIv9Lwvd1VYsMC 

• TEA Administrator Addressed Correspondence (TAA) was published June 26, 2025: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/2024-2025-college-preparation-assessments-tsia-reimbursement-survey-closes-on-september-30-2025