The STAAR test is nearing its end for students across Texas.

The new format for the revamped statewide standardized testing officially became law on Thursday; however, it will not be implemented until the 2027-2028 school year.

The new format will replace the current one-day testing for three shorter assessments throughout the school year. This is designed so educators can track progress and make adjustments throughout the year before students move on to the next grade level.

Texas Education Agency officials still need to work on creating the test, and those details will take time to work out before it can be implemented. One of the reasons CBS Texas has heard for the change is to eliminate the high-stakes end-of-year test that many educators say they did not like.

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