TEA Adopts Updated Substitute Assessment Chart
On July 25, 2025 the proposed update to the substitute assessment chart completed the rulemaking process and became effective. A copy of the new chart is embedded below. ‘
202502048-1The revision of the chart was necessary due to the elimination of the SAT Subject tests and changes to the ACT assessment program for students taking preliminary assessments. There is one tremendously good piece of news in this update. The PACT substitutes can substitute for biology if the required score it attained. This opens another option for students to substitute for biology earlier in their high school careers.
Pre-ACT assessments are administered at a local level. Check with your counselor to see if they are offered. If not, you can contact ACT to see if they can assist in finding a testing site solution.
