Accountability System Development
Overview
The purpose of the state accountability system is to continuously improve student performance, eliminate achievement gaps between student groups, and ensure Texas is a national leader in preparing students for postsecondary success.
Information gathered throughout the 2024 - 2027 interim continuous review process and in preparation for the 2028 refresh will be provided on this page.
2028 Accountability Refresh
Approximately every five years, the A-F accountability system is refreshed using the ideas and data gathered during the interim years. The last accountability refresh occurred in 2023, and the next refresh is scheduled for 2028. Consistent with the Texas Education Agency's commitment to solicit stakeholder feedback throughout our work, the Performance Reporting division has launched a survey to gather public input and guide development of the refreshed accountability system starting in the 2027-28 school year.
This survey will remain open through spring 2026 to assist with the publication of the Preliminary 2028 Accountability Manual in summer 2026.
2028 A-F Refresh Public Feedback
Additional opportunities to provide input on the 2028 Accountability Refresh will be available as the proposal moves through each stage of the process. The final adopted 2028 Accountability Manual is planned for release in fall 2026, allowing districts the entire 2026-27 school year to prepare for implementation of the refreshed A-F Accountability System beginning in the 2027-28 school year.
Please see the tentative 2028 A-F Refresh Timeline for more information.
Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG)
TAAG is comprised of representatives from school districts, legislative offices, and the business community, to identify issues critical to the accountability system and make recommendations/provide feedback on major policy issues. The committee's recommendations/feedback are sent to the commissioner of education who makes the final decisions on the accountability system. For more information about TAAG please refer to the most recent charter, TAAG Charter 2024-25, or the current TAAG Members List.
2024-25 TAAG Meetings
TEA shares TAAG materials to increase transparency and the availability of public information regarding the development of the accountability system. TAAG is focused on providing feedback on proposals related to the A-F accountability system. Additionally, TAAG proposals may be used to surface new ideas and get feedback from committee members and other stakeholders.
June 2025 TAAG Meeting
May 2025 TAAG Meeting
April 2025 TAAG Meeting
March 2025 TAAG Meeting
February 2025 TAAG Meeting
December 2024 TAAG Meeting
RDA / A-F Accountability Integration Taskforce
The RDA / A-F Accountability Integration Taskforce is comprised of representatives from local education agencies (LEAs) and regional education service centers (ESCs) for the purpose of reviewing and refining agency proposals to incorporate RDA within the district-level accountability system while ensuring current federal requirements for RDA are maintained.
The RDA / A-F Taskforce prepares recommendations for the Texas Accountability Advisory Group (TAAG) for consideration in the 2028 refreshed A-F Accountability System.
RDA Integration Task Force Charter
RDA / A-F Taskforce Membership List
Division of Performance Reporting
Phone: (512) 463-9704
performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov
Have questions? View answers to frequently asked questions, copies of presentations and district communications on our Performance Reporting Resources page.
For Education Service Center (ESC) regional support, please contact the appropriate specialist in our list of ESC Accountability Contacts.