Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.

HB 3797 updates terminology and rules for standardized assessments in Texas public schools. It allows students to use scores from AP, IB, SAT, ACT, or similar nationally recognized tests to satisfy end-of-course assessment requirements instead of taking the standard exams. Students who fail the PSAT or PreACT must take the required end-of-course exam, while others may retake the test or take the standard exam. The bill also establishes new academic distinction designations for school districts based on student performance on these assessments. This directly affects Texas public school students and districts in determining course credit and academic recognition.