CSSB 1278 (Larry Taylor) would require the results of educator certification examinations prescribed not be included for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability in subject areas identified by TEA to be a teacher shortage area. The bill would require the exclusion of certain unsuccessful attempts made by alternative certification candidates on a content certification examination in […]
Senate Education Committee to Meet Thursday, March 30, on Variety of Bills
03.28.2017 — The Senate Education Committee is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 30, in E1.028 to hear testimony on the following bills: SB 160 (Rodríguez, et al.) would prohibit the commissioner of education or TEA from adopting or implementing a performance indicator in any agency monitoring system that evaluates the total number […]
Texas House Public Education Committee -2017
February 9, 2017 Texas House Public Education Committee Members Named 02.09.2017 — The members of the Texas House Public Education Committee were named today. They are: Rep. Dan Hubbert (chair) Rep. Diego Bernal (vice chair) Rep. Alma Allen Rep. Dwayne Bohac Rep. Joe Deshotel Rep. Harold Dutton Rep. Ken King Rep. Linda Koop Rep. Morgan […]
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bahorich As Chair of The Texas State Board of Education Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Austin, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna Bahorich as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), effective February 1, 2017, for a term set to expire February 1, 2019. Donna Bahorich of Houston was elected to the SBOE in November 2012 and took office on January 1, 2013. She serves on the Committee on […]
Senator Jane Nelson – Senate Finance Holds First Organizational Hearing
January 23, 2017-Contact: Melissa Duncan-512-463-0112 Senate Finance Holds First Organizational Hearing AUSTIN — Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, presided today over the Senate Finance Committee’s organizational hearing, which included an overview of the Biennial Revenue Estimate by Comptroller Glenn Hegar and an overview of SB 1, the appropriations bill, by Ursula Parks, LBB Director. “SB […]
It’s Finance Time in the Legislature-again
Senate Finance Committee to Meet Today on Education Funding Issues The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing at 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, that is focused on public education funding. To consider the following: SB 1 Nelson General Appropriations Bill. Texas Education Agency Teacher Retirement System Optional Retirement Program Higher Education Group Insurance Windham […]
Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas – TASB – 2017
The Vision — TASB — 2017 We envision schools where all children succeed, feel safe and their curiosity is cultivated. We seeschools that foster a sense of belonging and community and that inspire collaboration. We see learning standards that challenge, and intentionally designed experiences that delight students, develop their confidence and competence, and cause every […]
New 2017 Senate Committee on Education – Plus budget proposals
Senate Committees Announced – TASA – 1-18-2017 The Senate committees have been announced. Members of the Senate Education Committee: http://www.senate.texas.gov/cmte.php?c=530 Emails may be sent from this site to any or all of the new members. Dr. CR Sen. Larry Taylor (chair) Sen. Eddie Lucio (vice chair) Sen. Paul Bettencourt Sen. Donna Campbell Sen. Bob Hall […]