The GPC Process – TEA Flowcharts
For parents of 5th and 8th graders who have opted out or failed STAAR, these flow charts show the process for determination of Accelerated Instruction and Promotion/Retention.
General Education Students (p. 8 of SSI Manual)

Special Education
For special education students, the ARD committee acts as the GPC. (p. 27 of SSI manual)

This is so unfortunate. These kids have real anxiety because of the pressure of this test. My daughter needs a small push to have awesome math grades but cannot focus on that due to focusing on these ridiculous tests.