Texas Law Boosts Access to Advanced Math Classes for Black and Latino Students

A new Texas law requires middle school students who test in a certain percentile to be automatically placed in advanced math classes, aiming to eliminate the equity gap. Central Texas school districts, including Hays CISD, have already implemented this policy, resulting in increased diversity in advanced math classes. The law, modeled after a successful pilot program, allows parents to opt their children out if they choose. Over the past three years, the equity gap between Black, Latino, and White students has closed by about 91%.