Assessment System
1.Reading and Mathematics—assess annually  in Grades 3-8, and in high school
2.Science—by 2007-08, at least in one grade in Grades 3-5, Grades 6-9, and Grades 10-12
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There is a two-year period to phase in the assessment requirements, but Texas already has most of them.

Reading and Mathematics are to be tested annually in Grades 3-8 and in high school.  And, by 2007-08 school year, Science is to be tested once in Grades 3-5, once in Grades 6-9, and once in Grades 10-12.  We will be adding the science assessment in the middle grades in a couple of years so that the state is in full compliance.