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HB 45 88-0 (2023) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al. Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 60 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 72 88-0 (2023) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the instruction about bullying and harassment in the required health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HARASSMENT|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 97 88-0 (2023) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 99 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 100 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|TRANSFER STUDENTS|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 131 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 323 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 360 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 364 88-0 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 368 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES ADVISORY BOARD|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 478 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
HB 535 88-0 (2023) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 574 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 631 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to parental rights in education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 651 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Military & Veterans
HB 694 88-0 (2023) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al. Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 710 88-0 (2023) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET
HB 890 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL RIGHTS|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 1119 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1155 88-0 (2023) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Family--Parent & Child|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1192 88-0 (2023) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC NOTICE|SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1291 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for certain public school students. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
HB 1298 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Women
HB 1334 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al. Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1404 88-0 (2023) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to prohibiting public schools from purchasing library materials from certain vendors. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Libraries & Librarians|Purchasing--Local
HB 1416 88-0 (2023) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1462 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a local remote learning program offered by certain school districts or open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1507 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public school programs dedicated to celebrating or providing special instruction regarding a sexual preference; authorizing a fine. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 1541 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting certain instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1569 88-0 (2023) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1605 88-0 (2023) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1804 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1812 88-0 (2023) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1822 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to review and approval of advanced placement courses by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1837 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the appointment of members to a committee established to review and make recommendations for revisions to the essential knowledge and skills of the public school required curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1938 88-0 (2023) Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al. Relating to the protection of students from sexual grooming. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SEXUAL GROOMING PROTECTION ACT
HB 1982 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to teacher literacy achievement academies and the requirement for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a teacher literacy achievement academy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1983 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the assessment of public school students and the provision of accelerated instruction to students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1988 88-0 (2023) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to the list of reading instruments adopted and maintained by the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2031 88-0 (2023) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the assessment of public school students and the provision of accelerated instruction to students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--State
HB 2048 88-0 (2023) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to repealing the prohibition on promoting homosexuality in certain educational materials and instruction. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 2090 88-0 (2023) Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al. Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|Weapons
HB 2101 88-0 (2023) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the grade levels at which human sexuality instruction may be provided in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2106 88-0 (2023) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the implementation of student and family engagement plans by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2273 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to including an understanding of certain political ideologies in the foundation curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2372 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to training materials and resources for public school administrators regarding bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2386 88-0 (2023) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to supplemental instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2570 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the provision of accelerated and supplemental instruction to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2634 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2736 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Libraries & Librarians|Minors--Health & Safety|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2871 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas at Austin of a program to promote computer science education capacity in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2875 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Libraries & Librarians|Minors--Health & Safety|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2940 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking voter approval for the issuance of school district bonds. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BONDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Elections--School District
HB 2976 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and the designation of August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Safety|State Finances--Management & Control|Weapons
HB 3141 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTERNET
HB 3186 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/24 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS YOUTH DIVERSION AND EARLY INTERVENTION ACT
HB 3263 88-0 (2023) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Weapons
HB 3348 88-0 (2023) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on Asian American and Pacific Islander students enrolled in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Interim Studies
HB 3552 88-0 (2023) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Human Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3557 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to review and approval of international baccalaureate courses by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3676 88-0 (2023) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Rural|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3733 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to a fentanyl awareness program in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3788 88-0 (2023) Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al. Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Minors--Crimes Against|PEACE OFFICERS|SEXUAL ABUSE|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|STALKING
HB 3803 88-0 (2023) Author: Cunningham, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3832 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie Relating to the disposal of certain instructional materials by a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3864 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authorization for and transfer of a charter for an adult high school charter school program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3908 88-0 (2023) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS WEEK|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|TUCKER'S LAW
HB 4016 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 4017 88-0 (2023) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 4064 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to an earth, environment, and planetary sciences pilot program in the Houston Independent School District. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOUSTON ISD|RICE UNIVERSITY|Science & Technology
HB 4092 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans
HB 4095 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken Relating to the eligibility of a business entity to receive a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the business entity's property in exchange for donating equipment to the school district to be used in a course that may lead to a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit and providing that such a course may satisfy public high school graduation requirements for electives. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4097 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri Relating to the acceptable uses of the instructional materials and technology fund and the review of certain instructional materials by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4135 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to a statewide literacy improvement plan for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|LITERACY
HB 4245 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4252 88-0 (2023) Author: Talarico, James Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4322 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology
HB 4342 88-0 (2023) Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al. Relating to courses in personal finance literacy and economics for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4375 88-0 (2023) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|DEFIBRILLATORS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4434 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the Texas First Early High School Completion Program and the Texas First Scholarship Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4466 88-0 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4485 88-0 (2023) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the inclusion of instruction promoting the achievement of certain comprehensive environmental, economic, and social goals in the social studies curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4508 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to bilingual education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Symbols
HB 4515 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to an alternative qualified early learning grant program administered by the commissioner of education and funding for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 4530 88-0 (2023) Author: Schatzline, Nate Relating to instruction in human trafficking awareness in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Crimes--Against Persons--General|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4545 88-0 (2023) Author: Ordaz, Claudia Relating to social studies curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4603 88-0 (2023) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to parental rights in public education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 4870 88-0 (2023) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to an advanced mathematics program for public school students in middle school. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4965 88-0 (2023) Author: Schatzline, Nate Relating to measures to promote and support responsible fatherhood in this state. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General
HB 5022 88-0 (2023) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to a marketing plan for the parenting and paternity awareness program in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ADVERTISING|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PATERNITY
HB 5104 88-0 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|INTERNET
HB 5107 88-0 (2023) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 5111 88-0 (2023) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to requirements for the early college education program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 5261 88-0 (2023) Author: Frank, James B. | et. al. Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Electronic Information Systems|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 8 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee AUDITS & AUDITORS|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|INTERNET|Libraries & Librarians|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL RIGHTS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 68 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development
SB 112 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the inclusion of a mental health course in the required curriculum for public high school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 163 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
SB 164 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the display of the national motto and the founding documents of the United States in public schools and the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 165 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to parental rights in public education and to audits of school district curricula by the Texas Education Agency. Senate: Education Left pending in committee AUDITS & AUDITORS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 248 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 371 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Military & Veterans|PUBLIC NOTICE|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 391 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
SB 393 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy. Senate: Education Referred to Education Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 410 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 654 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requiring the disclosure of public school curricula and teaching materials. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|INTERNET
SB 670 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities. Senate: Education Referred to Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 697 88-0 (2023) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 789 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 982 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to parental access to public school instructional materials and tests. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1068 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET
SB 1072 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to local school health advisory councils and instruction regarding human sexuality, sexual orientation, and gender identity provided by public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1152 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Libraries & Librarians|Minors--Health & Safety|PORNOGRAPHY
SB 1153 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to accelerated instruction for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1261 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1302 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation of a suicide awareness and prevention, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion program for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
SB 1315 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers. Senate: Education Co-author authorized COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1505 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1567 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to requiring public schools to maintain physical copies of certain instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1625 88-0 (2023) Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al. Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Women
SB 1665 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1731 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to human sexuality instruction provided by public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1861 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Postponed COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTERNET
SB 1863 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the authorization for and transfer of a charter for an adult high school charter school program. Senate: Education Referred to Education ADULT EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1895 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Military & Veterans
SB 1954 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundational curriculum for civics education and social studies. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2089 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 2124 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to an advanced mathematics program for public school students in middle school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2141 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|INTERNET
SB 2236 88-0 (2023) Author: LaMantia, Morgan Relating to the list of reading instruments adopted and maintained by the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2270 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education DEFIBRILLATORS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 2372 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 2403 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to required reporting regarding a school district's program for gifted and talented students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
SB 2513 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority for services or public benefits. Senate: Education Referred to Education Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2565 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|INTERNET
HB 15 88-3 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to review of advanced placement courses by the State Board of Education and to the advanced placement courses and examinations that may be offered by school districts. Filed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 26 88-3 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 51 88-3 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools. Filed Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 58 88-3 (2023) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 78 88-3 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
HB 107 88-3 (2023) Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al. Relating to the prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and district and charter school employees. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 139 88-3 (2023) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit. Filed Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 174 88-3 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 30 88-3 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels. Filed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 56 88-3 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 59 88-3 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
SB 77 88-3 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials. Filed BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|Family--Parent & Child|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PARENTAL CONSENT|PARENTAL RIGHTS|Religion|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 20 88-4 (2023) Author: Tepper, Carl Relating to the prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and district and charter school employees. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 73 88-4 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 74 88-4 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 75 88-4 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 16 88-4 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 30 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 57 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to civics instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 129 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 144 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to supplemental information required for inclusion with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year. House: Public Education Received from the House COVID-19|COVID-19 SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOVERY ACT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 153 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HB 310 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding the beginning of human life in the health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 332 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for programs that build certain social and emotional skills. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 424 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 434 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 437 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education No action taken in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 445 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Human Relations
HB 538 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 572 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of students enrolled in a dropout recovery school as students at risk of dropping out of school for purposes of compensatory, intensive, and accelerated instruction and to a study by the Texas Education Agency on competency-based educational programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 764 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 771 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of instruction about bullying and cyberbullying in the required curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 773 87-0 (2021) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 828 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to requiring disability studies as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 972 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1032 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1100 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al. Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1304 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a public school student earning a performance acknowledgment on the student's transcript. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1468 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a local remote learning program operated by a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1504 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1528 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al. Relating to the posting of certain information regarding programs of study offered under a school district's career and technology education program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|INTERNET|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1613 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to the requirement for certain public school teachers and principals to attend a literacy achievement academy or otherwise demonstrate proficiency in reading instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|READING & PRE-READING|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1673 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1776 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1823 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the instruction about bullying and harassment in the required health curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HARASSMENT|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1870 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1994 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 2003 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2230 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to a study on incorporating fine arts into the foundation curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar Arts & Humanities|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2258 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2465 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2497 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Historic Preservation & Museums|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2679 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2681 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to public school elective courses providing academic study of the Bible offered to certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Religion
HB 2682 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2766 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the creation of a rural dual credit pilot program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2767 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to a study on the equity gap in the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2769 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Science & Technology
HB 2778 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2815 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2887 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3058 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to health education requirements in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3204 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the methods to achieve a college, career, or military outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Military & Veterans
HB 3211 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Keith Relating to civics instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3265 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to online learning programs offered by a school district or open-enrollment charter school to students enrolled at a campus of the district or school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 3298 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3299 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to requiring certain information about physical and mental health as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3332 87-0 (2021) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to a study on the gap in student grade point averages resulting from the accessibility of dual credit courses to public high school students. House: Public Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3528 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the grade levels at which students may enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3557 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3575 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to personal financial literacy and career skills courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 3638 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3643 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3864 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3872 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by school districts, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction. House: Public Health No action taken in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3887 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to college preparatory courses for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 3892 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3979 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3987 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4001 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4088 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
HB 4093 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to civics instruction public school students and instruction policies in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4117 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, the establishment of a COVID-19 learning loss and student acceleration pilot program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for tutoring services programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4157 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to science curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 4391 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the implementation of student and family engagement plans by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4403 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4416 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Crimes Against|PEACE OFFICERS|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 4425 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to repealing the prohibition on promoting homosexuality in certain educational materials and instruction. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 4446 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to a program to provide certain children with character development opportunities, career advancement assistance, and access to certain extracurricular and wellness services. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4509 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4525 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the approval of career and technology courses by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 4545 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Purchasing--State
SB 27 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INTERNET
SB 89 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to supplemental information required for inclusion with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COVID-19 SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOVERY ACT|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 123 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to instruction in positive character traits and personal skills in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 174 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 194 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 226 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to instruction in educator training programs regarding digital learning, virtual learning, and virtual instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 229 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to civics instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 347 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law. House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Open Records
SB 348 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to parental access to public school virtual instruction and instructional materials for virtual and remote learning. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Parent & Child
SB 405 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of a mental health course in the required curriculum for public high school students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 442 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by public schools, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|SEX EDUCATION
SB 473 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
SB 560 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to developing a strategic plan for the improvement and expansion of high-quality bilingual education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Bilingual|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 801 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the development of an agriculture education program for public elementary schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21 Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 880 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1049 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services BORDER|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety|OBESITY|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1063 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy & economics for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1082 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to parental access to curriculum materials used in a public school's human sexuality instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1083 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PARENTAL CONSENT|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1109 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1194 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network and revocation of approval to operate or contract to operate those programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
SB 1277 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1321 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the state plan for career and technology education. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology
SB 1361 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the election of the board of trustees of certain school districts and the powers and duties of the board of trustees of school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1665 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1686 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system, the career and technology allotment under the public school finance system, and enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1695 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to online courses and programs offered by a public school, including courses and programs offered through the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1697 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1702 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to course requirements for public high school students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding endorsements earned by public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1740 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of civics education in public schools, including continuing education requirements on civics education for certain classroom teachers. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
SB 1776 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1790 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to restricting the written information a public school teacher is required to provide in a lesson plan. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 1898 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to global and cultural studies instruction and mandatory graduation requirements in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1991 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to district bilingual and special language programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 2004 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to expanding the compensatory education allotment to allow funds to be used to implement social-emotional learning programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 2023 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al. Relating to providing high-quality tutoring services to public school students, including the creation of the Texas Tutor Corps program, and the use of the compensatory education allotment for certain tutoring services programs. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar COVID-19|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2026 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 2061 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to information on and requirements for certain courses and educational programs offered in public schools, including courses offered through the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2094 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 2135 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to pathways to assist students in transitioning from high school to postsecondary education in cybersecurity. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
SB 2202 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 37 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools. Filed EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 178 87-1 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 216 87-1 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to social studies curriculum in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 3 87-1 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions. Senate: State Affairs Reported engrossed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 9 87-1 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed CHILD ABUSE|CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Minors--Crimes Against|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 19 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
SB 72 87-1 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported engrossed CHILD ABUSE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Family--Family Violence
HB 28 87-2 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|INTERNET
HB 119 87-2 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to an educational program on sex trafficking awareness and prevention for certain public school students. Filed Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 129 87-2 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system. Filed EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INFORMED CONSENT
SB 3 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to civics training programs for certain public school social studies teachers and principals, parental access to certain learning management systems, and certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 9 87-2 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence. House: Public Education
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHILD ABUSE|CHRISTINE BLUBAUGH ACT|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 30 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibiting certain instruction in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 143 87-3 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. Filed Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 18 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTINUING EDUCATION|COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 165 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 204 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health in the required curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 340 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to a minimum school recess period for certain public school students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 341 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
HB 366 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 429 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education Left pending in committee DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 580 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 663 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 678 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 736 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation or to make certain accountability determinations. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 879 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 963 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1012 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to local school health advisory councils and to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1026 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1069 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1182 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 1244 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument administered to public high school students and reporting requirements for that assessment instrument. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1276 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1388 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1469 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund and to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1472 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1480 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1509 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to consent instruction and instruction on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking for certain public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 1603 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to successful completion of a United States history dual credit course as an alternative to compliance with the United States history end-of-course assessment requirement. House: Public Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1630 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the funding of dual credit courses provided by public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1921 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2022 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to a public school student's right not to participate in or observe animal research. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Animals|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2113 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the academic assessment of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 2161 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2197 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2393 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Weapons
HB 2645 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to the inclusion of character education programs in evaluating districts and campuses under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2819 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to a grant program for school districts to provide career and technology education courses in the summer and to a study on the grant program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Interim Studies|Science & Technology
HB 2981 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2984 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3005 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James Relating to college preparatory courses for public high school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3009 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to civics instruction in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 3018 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the curriculum of certain school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3055 86-0 (2019) Author: Frullo, John Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3132 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to staff development requirements for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3141 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to providing by contract for a public or private entity to act as the administering authority for the state virtual school network and to the duties of the administering authority. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3144 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3344 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Arts & Humanities|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3411 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
HB 3429 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health, suicide prevention, bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment in the required curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HARASSMENT|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SUICIDE
HB 3435 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to establishing and celebrating Texas Girls in STEM Day. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Science & Technology|TEXAS GIRLS IN STEM DAY
HB 3650 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 3683 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational pilot program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 3709 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to the adoption of instructional materials for the technology applications curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3712 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3719 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3808 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the timely graduation of and attainment of marketable skills by students in public higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3819 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the alignment of courses between educational entities in this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3846 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the development of additional instruction that may be used by a public school after administration of all state-required assessment instruments for the school year. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 3966 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to Holocaust Remembrance Week in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE WEEK
HB 4010 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4186 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4193 86-0 (2019) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
HB 4310 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a school district's scope and sequence for subjects in the required curriculum for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 4383 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to a reporting requirement for public schools regarding instructional materials and technology. House: Public Education Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Science & Technology
HB 4454 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4471 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to an elective course in human rights in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMMUNITY SERVICE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4574 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to inclusion of certain goals adopted by the United Nations in the public school curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4578 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|THE CULTURAL INCLUSION ACT
HB 4583 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the election of trustees of certain school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
HJR 150 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the system of public free schools to be globally competitive. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 4 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to public school finance and public education. Senate: Education Left pending in committee DYSLEXIA|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 138 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 232 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to parental notification by a school district regarding high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 251 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to courses offered jointly by public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 280 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district. Senate: Education Referred to Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
SB 351 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 419 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 427 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the members of a school district's local school health advisory council. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 441 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to local school health advisory councils. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|INTERNET|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 508 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and the establishment of a grant program to reimburse private employers for paid internships provided to certain public school students in career and technology education programs. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 656 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transition and employment guide for public school students enrolled in a special education program. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 686 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 784 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to local school health advisory councils and health education provided by school districts, including requirements regarding human sexuality instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|SEX EDUCATION
SB 863 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 885 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the public school curriculum. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 913 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel. Senate: Education Referred to Education CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 947 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans
SB 1008 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to parental rights regarding a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PARENTAL RIGHTS|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1276 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1296 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1313 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to demonstration programs for childhood obesity and chronic disease prevention in certain border counties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1323 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring certain students awarded dual credit by a public institution of higher education to complete and submit a financial aid application for higher education costs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1324 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1374 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the sequencing of certain required mathematics courses in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1385 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the election of trustees of certain school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Elections--School District
SB 1390 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUICIDE
SB 1412 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to accountability intervention provisions applicable to school district campuses, including the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans and the conditions under which a closed campus may be repurposed to serve students at that campus location. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1452 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to designation of autism innovation zones by the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1453 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the use of calculator applications in place of graphing calculators in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1455 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the state virtual school network; changing a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1612 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to requiring that human sexuality instruction in public schools be approved by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1705 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1724 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1776 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Relating to the development of an elective course for public high school students on the founding principles of the United States and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SB 1777 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for public high school students. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1828 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to Holocaust Remembrance Week in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Arts & Humanities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE WEEK
SB 1854 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law. House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Open Records
SB 1895 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 2074 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to authorizing school districts to reimburse under the Foundation School Program private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 2090 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to inclusion of Bible instruction in the required English language arts curriculum for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Religion
SB 2109 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the state plan for career and technology education. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology
SB 2180 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Science & Technology|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2183 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Weapons
SB 2196 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing a dropout recovery competency-based educational program provided through a campus or campus program charter or open-enrollment charter school. Senate: Education Referred to Education DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 2214 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force. Senate: Education Referred to Education AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Minors--Health & Safety|NUTRITION|NUTRITION EDUCATION TASK FORCE
SB 2244 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
SB 2281 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the inclusion of instruction about mental health in the required curriculum for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2343 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to courses offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT|LEE COLLEGE DISTRICT|LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT|SAN JACINTO COLLEGE DISTRICT
SB 2431 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2433 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the career and technology education and technology applications allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 226 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to education programs regarding AIDS and HIV infection. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--AIDS|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 264 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public school curriculum requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 266 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors. House: Elections Referred to Elections Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 366 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to an elective course in ethnic studies for middle school, junior high school, and high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 380 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Public Employees|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 395 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 404 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 488 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to the compensatory education allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 515 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students and providing accelerated instruction and eliminating performance requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 539 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans
HB 585 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 587 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 588 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology
HB 595 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development|Taxation--Franchise|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 617 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of American principles in the public school curriculum and instructional materials. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 639 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schools for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career and technology programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career and technology programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Public Employees|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 728 85-0 (2017) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 729 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 884 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education Received from the House EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 895 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 973 85-0 (2017) Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
HB 1068 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1069 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1117 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1174 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1191 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to secondary-level assessment of public school students and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 1195 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Aliens|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1237 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1245 85-0 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
HB 1291 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials and the inclusion of American principles in those materials and the public school curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1451 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1485 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Science & Technology
HB 1531 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses in schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1545 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the acceptance of certain high school courses to satisfy part of the training required to obtain a peace officer license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1547 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1585 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 1638 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1817 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1826 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1842 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1854 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses and mathematics courses in schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1857 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 2010 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to providing workplace safety training information for use in the public school curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2014 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2255 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Governor|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2282 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts and the elimination of the high school allotment under the Foundation School Program. House: Public Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2614 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2645 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2729 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2730 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to create career and technical credentials and certificates that may be earned through a career and technology education program and to a study to identify unmet needs in career and technology education programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2884 85-0 (2017) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. House: Public Education Returned to Calendars Committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2914 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Science & Technology
HB 2937 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Hospitals|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2970 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to a Texas water resources program component of the science curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General
HB 3059 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions of students who complete the early college education program. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3104 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3114 85-0 (2017) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to eliminating performance requirements for public school assessments as a criterion for promotion in certain grade levels and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3221 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--General
HB 3331 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to requiring certain school districts to provide public school students with Internet connections and devices for home Internet access. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 3381 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. House: Public Education Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans
HB 3427 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the state virtual school network and a study on digital learning. House: Public Education No action taken in committee DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3487 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule COMPETITIVE BIDDING|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3568 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LONE STAR COLLEGE
HB 3593 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 3684 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. House: Public Education Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Tobacco Products
HB 3716 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to reports of physical fitness assessment results provided by school districts to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Withdrawn from schedule EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3730 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students. House: Public Education No action taken in committee CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4009 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Human Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 4064 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action CONTINUING EDUCATION|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4085 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to certain courses or activities approved by the board of trustees of a school district for course credit. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4138 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to local school health advisory councils and to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 4139 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 4206 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 22 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 30 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Law Enforcement|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PEACE OFFICERS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 145 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 174 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 202 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 273 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
SB 489 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent the use of e-cigarettes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Tobacco Products
SB 508 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculum initiative by a school district. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SB 587 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|Military & Veterans
SB 598 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Senate: Higher Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
SB 620 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Referred to Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--General
SB 671 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 695 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 732 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses and programs, including under agreements with independent school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 801 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 802 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 825 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 826 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses and mathematics courses in schools and conforming changes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1094 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to parental rights regarding a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1104 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 1141 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to instruction of certain students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Senate: Education Referred to Education CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1211 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1271 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tool and to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1287 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1309 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to state requirements for teacher training and student instruction regarding certain subjects in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 1310 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local school health advisory council. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 1318 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner of education and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessary funding. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1336 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the establishment by the commissioner of education of an advanced computer science program for high school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
SB 1419 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to eliminating the automatic admission of students to certain public institutions of higher education and scholarships for certain students who qualify for automatic admission. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 1482 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1483 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1484 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner of education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. COMPETITIVE BIDDING|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1561 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Interim Studies
SB 1635 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1678 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the members of a school district's local school health advisory council. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1686 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to coordinated health programs for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1692 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation of a nutrition education task force. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|NUTRITION|NUTRITION EDUCATION TASK FORCE|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1827 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to a government course for public school students enrolled at the fifth and eighth grade levels. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1873 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1880 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Public Employees|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1884 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|SCHOOL UNIFORMS
SB 1898 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public school districts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technology training programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public school students participating in career or technology programs. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Public Employees|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1901 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Governor|Holidays|Military & Veterans
SB 1903 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2039 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Health & Safety|SEXUAL ABUSE
SB 2051 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to evaluating public school performance. Senate: Education Co-author authorized ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 173 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 178 85-1 (2017) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
HB 78 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 135 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 181 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to information printed by school districts on high school diplomas. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 205 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health Care Providers|SEX EDUCATION
HB 374 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval to offer advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 435 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS |TELECONFERENCING
HB 440 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 467 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to education programs regarding AIDS and HIV infection. House: Public Health Considered in Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--AIDS|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 505 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 587 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors. House: Elections Left pending in committee County Government--General|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 618 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 722 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain high school students. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Taxation--Franchise
HB 726 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 810 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to employment of persons with professional qualifications as public school teachers. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 829 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 951 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Science & Technology
HB 980 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to a personal financial literacy component in a statistics course offered for public high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
HB 1139 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 1164 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study to develop a writing assessment method for public school students and establish a pilot program to administer the assessment method developed. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 1218 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to course content requirements for human sexuality instruction provided by a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1227 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al. Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1351 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1414 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1430 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1468 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the assessment of fourth and seventh grade public school students in writing and English language arts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 1469 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 1600 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist school districts in developing or implementing innovative blended learning initiatives. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1815 84-0 (2015) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against a teacher for permissible teaching about the Bible. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Religion
HB 1820 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1843 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al. Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in prekindergarten through grade three. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|LITERACY
HB 1869 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to courses or other activities offered by public schools for certain industry-recognized credentials or certificates. House: Public Education Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 2032 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2040 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to professional development requirements for teachers of gifted and talented students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2086 84-0 (2015) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2195 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to the administration of college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 2223 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|READING & PRE-READING
HB 2349 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public school assessment, performance standards, and course requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2377 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the ability of a student who lived out of state in the preceding school year to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2569 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to identifying teen pregnancy crisis areas. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Minors--Health & Safety|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2609 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Science & Technology|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2628 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15 Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2811 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Textbooks|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2812 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2814 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the grade levels at which students may enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems|KINDERGARTEN
HB 2815 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2820 84-0 (2015) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the authorization of certain industry professionals to provide instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3134 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the establishment of reading excellence teams. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|READING & PRE-READING
HB 3192 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3260 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to a study and report regarding the use of open-source instructional materials at public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3278 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual-credit courses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3289 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3403 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to public school curriculum and textbooks. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3409 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 3568 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3700 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain school districts to develop computer science education and professional development opportunities. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology
HB 3815 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3816 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology
HB 3874 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to course content requirements for biology instruction provided by a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General
HB 3908 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3987 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4102 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to requiring certain public school students to attend a designated film screening. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 13 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual credit courses, the development of public outreach materials, and the development of postsecondary education and career counseling academies. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 88 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 141 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 297 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|SEX EDUCATION
SB 300 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|SEX EDUCATION
SB 452 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to administering the Texas Success Initiative assessment instrument to certain public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 454 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the alignment of the college readiness standards and expectations and the essential knowledge and skills. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 477 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the provision of human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health Care Providers|SEX EDUCATION
SB 518 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing school health efforts. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 568 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to a classroom visual aid stipend for public school classroom teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
SB 665 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
SB 726 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION|SEX EDUCATION
SB 894 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the state virtual school network. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Rural|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
SB 925 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|LITERACY|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 934 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Science & Technology|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 935 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the establishment of a reading excellence team pilot program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|READING & PRE-READING
SB 952 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to parental notification of physical fitness assessment results and development of wellness plans for certain public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 968 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 972 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|READING & PRE-READING
SB 977 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 1004 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1024 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
SB 1063 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to outreach materials to foster awareness of recent public school curriculum changes. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
SB 1126 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1159 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1204 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Animals|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
SB 1342 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the required curriculum for public school students. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1426 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to physical activity and physical education requirements in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1480 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1752 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
SB 1858 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
SB 1893 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the assessment of public school students in writing and English language arts. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SCR 50 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 968. Signed by the Governor Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|Resolutions--Corrective
HB 5 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 49 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 65 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 85 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 143 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS |TELECONFERENCING
HB 275 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 276 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 277 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 399 83-0 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the requirement that certain high school students successfully complete four courses in each subject of the foundation curriculum. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 422 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to career and technology education or fine arts credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Science & Technology
HB 462 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 482 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to the curriculum that must be provided by a disciplinary alternative education program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 513 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 551 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs. House: Public Education Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 639 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 640 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 704 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to public school curriculum standards and assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 760 83-0 (2013) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center services and products concerning student curriculum. House: Public Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 806 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al. Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 842 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the provision of certain opportunities to career and technical students by public school districts under the college credit program. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 863 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to information regarding unfunded state educational mandates imposed on a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 864 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to school district waivers from state curriculum requirements for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
HB 874 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to the eligibility requirements for admission of undergraduate students to a general academic teaching institution. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 897 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in secondary education curriculum. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|DEFIBRILLATORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1057 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to providing human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL CONSENT|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1138 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1142 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Safety|Weapons
HB 1156 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1240 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to a study comparing the required public school curriculum essential knowledge and skills and the common core state standards. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1423 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1454 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to events to educate students about Type 2 diabetes in certain school districts. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|DIABETES|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1500 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to a workforce high school diploma program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1696 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to education programs regarding homosexual conduct. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|HOMOSEXUALITY|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1926 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the state virtual school network and courses provided through other distance learning arrangements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2010 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to a career path initiative for public school students that includes career path guidance for students in certain grade levels, additional high school graduation programs, and a requirement for a minimum number of school counselors at certain schools. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development COUNSELING & THERAPY|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 2014 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|INTERNET
HB 2052 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to a physical assessment of students by a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2201 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing the courses offered in the career and technology education curriculum. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13 EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2203 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2376 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 2431 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2477 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2483 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to including oral health education as part of the coordinated health program for public elementary, middle, and junior high school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2484 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the establishment of Voter Education Month for public school students in grade 12. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2540 83-0 (2013) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to public school accountability, including assessment and curriculum requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2588 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to college preparatory courses offered by school districts for local course credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2662 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a personal financial literacy credit for high school programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 2820 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2836 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3364 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the payment of resident tuition and fees by certain high school students who enroll in dual credit courses. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Aliens|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3417 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to high school curriculum and assessment requirements for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3581 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 3585 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to procedures for credit by examination in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HCR 224 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections in H.B. No. 5. Signed by the Governor Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Corrective
HR 3012 83-0 (2013) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5. Reported enrolled Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 3 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum and assessment requirements for graduation and funding in support of certain curriculum authorized for graduation. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 31 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 39 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the evaluation and instruction of public school students with visual impairments. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 134 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to health and physical education credits required for high school graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 172 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to diagnosing the reading development and comprehension of public school kindergarten students. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|KINDERGARTEN|LITERACY|READING & PRE-READING
SB 197 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|INTERNET
SB 225 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 240 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments. Senate: Education Co-author authorized EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 261 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators in secondary education curriculum. Senate: Education Referred to Education CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION|DEFIBRILLATORS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 278 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 310 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 435 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 521 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the provision of and parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality and family planning instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Committee report printed and distributed Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|PARENTAL CONSENT|SEX EDUCATION
SB 525 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 684 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a physical assessment of students by a public school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 792 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1298 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the provision of electronic courses in public schools, the state virtual school network, and school district digital capabilities. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Interim Studies
SB 1310 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to standards for school district, public school campus, and open-enrollment charter school performance ratings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
SB 1344 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1352 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to inclusion of mental health concerns in existing state and local coordinated school health efforts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1406 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center activities concerning certain curriculum management systems. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 1474 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1618 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements. Senate: Education Referred to Education Business & Commerce--General|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1724 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to end-of-course assessment instruments administered to public high school students and other measures of secondary-level performance. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SR 1081 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5. Reported enrolled Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 22 83-2 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain activities by abortion providers in public schools. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SEX EDUCATION
HB 40 83-2 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 42 83-2 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction to reduce the demand for abortion. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 48 83-2 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools to reduce the demand for abortion. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 51 83-2 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION|SEXUAL ASSAULT|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
HB 52 83-2 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students and to a certain indicator of student achievement. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 25 83-2 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools to reduce the demand for abortion. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 26 83-2 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 27 83-2 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction to reduce the demand for abortion. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
SB 41 83-2 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the use by a school district or district employee of certain existing student curriculum materials developed or provided by a regional education service center. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 23 83-3 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students and to a certain indicator of student achievement. Filed EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 9 83-3 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the use by a school district or district employee of certain existing student curriculum materials developed or provided by a regional education service center. Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 34 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Financial--General
HB 132 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a person who is younger than 24 years of age and who has not obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS|Minors--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 155 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 280 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 281 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 386 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 477 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 604 82-0 (2011) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 619 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of courses in behavioral modification by disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 692 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 827 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to requirements for certain human sexuality instruction presentations in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS|SEX EDUCATION
HB 828 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to notice to parents of public school students regarding human sexuality instruction. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS|SEX EDUCATION
HB 829 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to including in local school health advisory council reports to school district boards of trustees explanations of campus compliance with the requirement for setting, in campus improvement plans, goals and objectives for campus coordinated health programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
HB 845 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 860 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the categories of performance for which a public school campus may receive a distinction designation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 944 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to membership and duties of local school health advisory councils. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Family Violence|Health--General|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
HB 1093 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to reporting individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1095 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to a requirement of a commitment to serve a certain minimum term before a person may be appointed as a member of a local school health advisory council. House: Public Education Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
HB 1097 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to including in the annual report of a local school health advisory council to a school district board of trustees information related to funding of programs designed to promote improved student health. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
HB 1193 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to the eligibility requirements for automatic admission of undergraduate students to four-year public institutions of higher education and to certain scholarship and reporting and notice requirements relating to automatic admission. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1255 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|Women
HB 1268 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1304 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to requirements for a personal financial literacy component in the public high school curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Financial--General
HB 1370 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to establishment of the Texas Construction Academy as a residential construction training and high school center for certain public high school students and high school graduates. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TEXAS CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY
HB 1398 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to federal funding for personal responsibility education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1462 82-0 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees. House: Public Education Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1484 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 1624 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1942 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2156 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 2211 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the availability of individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2217 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the social studies curriculum used in the public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
HB 2362 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 2402 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the provision of and parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Abortion|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|PARENTAL CONSENT|SEX EDUCATION
HB 2466 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11 Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--General|MOTORCYCLES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2514 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--School Districts
HB 2517 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to eligibility for state credits for college tuition and fees for public high school students who receive diplomas by demonstrating early readiness for college. House: Higher Education No action taken in committee Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2627 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the purchase of classroom sets of textbooks for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts
HB 2796 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to repeal of the coordinated health program for public primary and secondary schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2843 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network. House: Public Education Left pending in committee COMPENSATORY TIME|DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Rural|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2913 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2923 82-0 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: State Sovereignty, Select Corrected committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2932 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to college preparatory courses offered by school districts for local course credit. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 3006 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts
HB 3007 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3043 82-0 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3075 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the health and physical education program guidelines that a school district must use in the district's health or physical education curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3088 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
HB 3119 82-0 (2011) Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al. Relating to certification required to teach public school elective courses on the Old and New Testaments and to students offered those courses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Religion
HB 3232 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in certain public school mathematics courses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|LITERACY
HB 3257 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3263 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 3468 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assessment of public school students for college readiness and developmental education courses to prepare students for college-level coursework. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3501 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to school district personnel. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE
HB 3504 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
HB 3681 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to assessments of physical fitness of public school students and campus ratings based on that assessment. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3682 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to physical activity requirements applicable to public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3721 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 3 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district. Senate: Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--School District
SB 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
SB 50 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to regulatory authority for courses taken by public high school students for both high school and college credit. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 114 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the expansion of the financial literacy pilot program in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 149 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to rules adopted and reporting required under the school district college credit program. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 185 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 186 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to health and physical education credits required for high school graduation. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 226 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to reporting individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument to the Texas Education Agency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 247 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the authority of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission to participate in the establishment and operation of an affiliated nonprofit organization and provide grants. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 290 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in public school mathematics instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
SB 291 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 346 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the curriculum that must be provided by a disciplinary alternative education program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
SB 419 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to prohibiting state funding to public junior colleges for physical education courses offered for joint high school and junior college credit. House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
SB 468 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district. Senate: Education No action taken in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--School District
SB 585 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to programs, services, and information related to women's health, family planning, and human sexuality. Senate: Health & Human Services No action taken in subcommittee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|Women
SB 736 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to membership of local school health advisory councils. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Family Violence|Health--General|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS
SB 778 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11 Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 850 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to formula funding for certain semester credit hours earned for dual course credit. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 852 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCILS|SEX EDUCATION
SB 975 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Munoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by certain public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1092 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to creating a pilot project to reduce the need for developmental education required for certain students entering higher education. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1261 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the operation of dropout recovery programs by public junior colleges in partnership with school districts. Senate: Education Co-author authorized DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
SB 1326 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1348 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY|TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 1410 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to reporting student enrollment in tech-prep programs and evaluating tech-prep consortia. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11 EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1483 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the state virtual school network and virtual high schools. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar DISTANCE EDUCATION|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SB 1499 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to advancement of college readiness in the public school curriculum through evaluations and recommendations of vertical teams composed of faculty members of institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1619 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to participation of public high school students in college credit programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 1620 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Science & Technology|TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1622 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. Senate: Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 1623 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to transfer of a student of limited English proficiency out of a public school bilingual education or special language program. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SB 1642 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks
SB 1724 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to conditions on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 6 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Education--School Districts|Purchasing--Local
HB 60 82-1 (2011) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 61 82-1 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 76 82-1 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the bilingual education and special language programs offered in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HR 198 82-1 (2011) Author: Eissler, Rob Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 30 82-1 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the state virtual school network. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Rural|Electronic Information Systems|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
SR 107 82-1 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6. Reported enrolled EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 3 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts
HB 101 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the formula funding for public institutions of higher education for certain credit hours that do not count toward a degree. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 154 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the requirements for a public high school diploma. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GED & HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMINATIONS
HB 252 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to authorizing the appointment of students to serve as election clerks. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 289 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of courses in behavioral modification by disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 315 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 339 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09 Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|LESS TEARS MORE YEARS ACT|Minors--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 550 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to annual courses on public school finance offered to the public by regional education service centers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 741 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 795 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Human Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 850 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to repeal on a periodic basis of the provisions of Titles 1 and 2 of the Education Code to provide for legislative review of the primary state statutes governing public education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 851 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to Legislative Budget Board review of and reports to certain state officials concerning the primary state statutes governing public education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1025 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al | et. al. Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1085 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to an after-school pilot program offered by school districts to middle and junior high school students and their parents to prepare students for postsecondary education and training. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 1102 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 1153 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to expanding the public high school curriculum to promote personal financial literacy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Financial--General
HB 1216 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1281 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the inclusion in the foundation curriculum for public schools of instruction in certain skills development to prepare students for adult responsibility. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1316 81-0 (2009) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the provision of academic tutoring for students at an academically unacceptable public school campus before the campus is reconstituted. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1503 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to the high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 1567 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to abstinence education in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|SEX EDUCATION
HB 1694 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the improvement of women's health by providing certain services and information related to unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Insurance--Health & Accident|PREVENTION WORKS ACT
HB 1855 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1877 81-0 (2009) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to physical activity requirements for students enrolled in public school prekindergarten programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN
HB 2155 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Electronic Information Systems
HB 2193 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to Texas History Month curriculum requirements for students in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|TEXAS HISTORY MONTH
HB 2209 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors. House: Elections
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Elections--Election Officers|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2311 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to requiring school districts to report compliance with physical activity requirements. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2327 81-0 (2009) Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al. Relating to approval by the State Board of Education of certain public school courses for use in satisfying mathematics or science course requirements under the recommended and advanced high school programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 2424 81-0 (2009) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to exempting Lamar State College--Orange and Lamar State College--Port Arthur from certain requirements relating to student admissions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE|LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR
HB 2471 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Labor--Workforce Development|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2538 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the career and technology education program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|INTERNET|TECHNICAL EDUCATION|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2812 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions. House: Public Education Left pending in committee CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2903 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the curriculum that must be provided by a disciplinary alternative education program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 2959 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks|ROYALTIES|Science & Technology
HB 3026 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|HOMOSEXUALITY
HB 3050 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a pilot project to assess public school students by alternative methods. House: Public Education Left pending in committee ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 3076 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3271 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Texas Partnership for Children in Nature. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Agriculture|CHILDREN IN NATURE, TEXAS PARTNERSHIP|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Environment--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Health--General|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General
HB 3570 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to the provision of career and technology education as an optional supplement to the general academic program provided by public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 3700 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Texas Classroom Coaching Program. House: Public Education Postponed Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|VOLUNTEERS
HB 3714 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3741 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to physical education curriculum and instruction in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3916 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3999 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to requiring Spanish language instruction in public elementary schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE
HB 4079 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 4091 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to bilingual education, English as a second language, and other special language programs and to an intensive reading improvement program for public school students of limited English proficiency. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--Bilingual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|INTERNET|READING & PRE-READING
HB 4122 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the establishment of a collaborative language acquisition pilot program. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Human Relations|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TX CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY
HB 4150 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Labor--Workforce Development|Science & Technology
HB 4224 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the teaching of science in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Science & Technology
HB 4250 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to requiring Latino and African-American history as part of the social studies curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4488 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to an alternative graduation plan for students planning to attend certain postsecondary educational institutions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational
HB 4544 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the number of students eligible to participate in a special education program who may be enrolled in a foundation curriculum course. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4615 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the coordinated health program for elementary, middle, and junior high school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts
HB 4671 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to funding for career and technology education programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Science & Technology
HB 4672 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to reports of a public school student's physical fitness assessment results to the student's parent and efforts to improve the physical fitness of public school students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HCR 283 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3. Signed by the Governor ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Corrective