All students enrolled in Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools are required to participate in the Texas Assessment Program. The ARD committee should determine if a student receiving special education services is eligible for STAAR Alternate 2. For the STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements, refer to the STAAR Alternate 2 Resources webpage.
Students in grades 3–12 who meet ALL participation requirements will take STAAR Alternate 2 at their enrolled grade level. Students who take STAAR Alternate 2 should not take above-grade-level tests.
If the ARD committee determines that a student in grades 3–12 meets the eligibility criteria for “No Authentic Academic Response” or a “Medical Exception,” the student will not be required to participate in STAAR Alternate 2. For eligibility criteria, refer to the STAAR Alternate 2 Resources webpage.
For information about students who enroll before or during the administration window, refer to the Student Mobility section.