Texas Waives Passing Rules, Fines Firm After Standardized Testing Glitches

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — After glitches during statewide standardized testing, Texas is excusing students affected from some passing requirements and fining the firm that administers the exams.
Last month, 41,702 students were booted for about 20 minutes from the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, or STAAR exam. Then, earlier this month, 29,307 students taking it were affected by about 90 minutes of connectivity slowdowns.
Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced T