Amend CSHB 3 as follows: (1) In SECTION 17, Section 39.024, page 22, line 17, after "level of preparation" add the following: ", as established by scientifically validated, independently peer-reviewed research studies based upon empirical evidence, that" (2) In SECTION 17, Section 39.024(c), page 23, line 8, strike "research studies" and substitute "scientifically validated, independently peer-reviewed research studies based on empirical evidence". (3) In SECTION 23, page 91, line 9, insert a new subsection (c) to read as follows and reletter proposed Subsection (c) as Subsection (d): (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the commissioner shall not consider performance earned prior to the 2013-14 school year on a student achievement indicator described by Section 39.053(c)(1)(B) for purposes of determining the accreditation status or performance rating of a school district, campus, or open-enrollment charter school.