Amend CSHB 3 as follows:                                                     
	(1)  On page 22, line 17, between "preparation" and "a", 
insert ", as established by scientifically validated, 
independently peer-reviewed research studies based on empirical 
evidence,".
	(2)  On page 23, line 8, strike "research studies" and 
substitute "scientifically validated, independently peer-reviewed 
research studies based on empirical evidence".
	(3)  On page 91, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:                  
	(b-1)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, 
the commissioner may not consider performance before the 2013-2014 
school year on a student achievement indicator under Section 
39.053(c)(1)(B) for purposes of determining the accreditation 
status of a school district or the performance rating of a district, 
campus, or open-enrollment charter school.