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Early Learning Assessments

Learn more about early learning assessments, requirements, approved instruments, and resources for prekindergarten through grade 3.

HB 2 Provisionally Approved Instruments

Review the current lists of provisionally approved K–3 foundational literacy and numeracy instruments.

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Early learning assessments provide educators and families with information about children's developing skills and help educators make informed instructional decisions. Assessment results can help identify areas of strength, areas where additional support may be needed, and opportunities to respond to students' learning needs.

Texas school systems administer early learning assessments for several purposes, including prekindergarten progress monitoring, kindergarten reading readiness, foundational literacy and numeracy, and dyslexia screening. Requirements vary by grade level and school year.

Preparing for HB 2 Implementation

New K–3 foundational literacy and numeracy assessment requirements begin in the 2027–28 school year. These requirements were established by House Bill 2 (HB 2). Current assessment requirements remain in effect for the 2026–27 school year. Beginning in 2027–28, school systems must use commissioner-approved instruments to meet the foundational literacy and numeracy assessment requirements.

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Requirements and Approved Instruments

Find requirements by grade, administration information, approved instruments, dyslexia-screening information, and Grade 3 assessment alignment.

Assessment Data Reporting Requirements

Find Early Childhood Data System reporting requirements, submission information, reporting timelines, and technical resources.

Resources and Support

Find assessment guidance documents, training materials, technical resources, statutes and rules, and any available publisher information.

Assessment Requirements at a Glance

The information below reflects instrument administration requirements for the 2026–27 school year and clarifies what begins the 2027–28 school year. For more information, visit the Early Learning Assessment Requirements and Approved Instruments webpage.

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  Requirements in Effect 2026–27 Requirements in Effect Beginning 2027–28 
Prekindergarten
  • Progress monitoring for eligible 4-year-old students at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Progress monitoring for eligible 4-year-old students at beginning, middle, and end of year (no change)
Kindergarten
  • Kindergarten reading readiness at beginning of year
  • Universal dyslexia screening by end of year
  • Kindergarten reading readiness at beginning of year
  • Foundational literacy at middle and end of year
  • Foundational numeracy at middle and end of year
  • Required dyslexia screening aligned with foundational literacy administration at middle and end of year
Grade 1
  • Universal dyslexia screening by January 31st
  • Foundational literacy at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Foundational numeracy at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Required dyslexia screening aligned with foundational literacy administration at beginning, middle, and end of year
Grade 2
  • No requirements in effect
  • Foundational literacy at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Foundational numeracy at beginning, middle, and end of year
Grade 3
  • End of year state summative academic achievement assessment (STAAR)
  • Foundational literacy at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Foundational numeracy at beginning, middle, and end of year
  • Student Success Tool (SST) or alternative SST at beginning and middle of year 
  • SST at end of year