State assessments formula grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Texas Education Agency $24.792 million on July 1, 2026, under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities program (CFDA 84.369).

The funding supports the development and administration of high-quality assessments required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. TEA, the state educational agency responsible for overseeing public education in Texas, will deploy these funds to meet assessment standards and related administrative costs across the state.

The award runs through September 30, 2027, with performance at TEA's Austin, Texas location. As a state educational agency receiving a formula grant, TEA distributes federal funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, charter schools, education service centers, and nonprofit organizations. The program covers a range of educational services including special education, English language acquisition, Title I support, career and technical education, and programs for migrant education, homeless youth, and neglected and delinquent students. TEA also applies grant funds to teacher effectiveness improvements and school assessment program development across Texas.

Funds remain available for obligation through September 30, 2027, with a potential 12-month carryover period for any unobligated amounts under the General Education Provisions Act.