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Texas House Bill HB233

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB233

Caption

Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

Impact

The implications of HB 233 are far-reaching for school districts throughout Texas. By standardizing the start date of the school year, the bill aims to ensure a more consistent educational experience for students across different districts. This legislative measure may lead to an improved coordination of instructional time and facilitate family planning regarding school schedules. However, it also raises questions about the flexibility of school districts to tailor their academic calendars to meet local needs and conditions, especially for those designated as districts of innovation, which may be required to follow different guidelines.

Summary

House Bill 233 addresses the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Specifically, the bill amends existing provisions within the Texas Education Code to establish the first day of instruction requirement. Under this new framework, school districts are restricted from beginning their school years before the fourth Monday in August. This change is significant as it impacts how local educational entities plan their academic calendars and affects overall educational practices within the state.

Sentiment

The reception of HB 233 has been mixed among legislators and educational stakeholders. Supporters argue that the changes create fairness in educational access and provide a uniform structure that students and families can rely on. In contrast, critics express concerns regarding the bill's restrictions, which could hinder the ability of school districts to make autonomous decisions based on their unique circumstances. The debate illustrates a broader tension between the need for standardized practices and the importance of local control in educational governance.

Contention

Notably, a point of contention surrounding this bill is its impact on school districts that wish to adopt innovative educational methods or practices. Proponents of local governance argue that the legislation restricts the autonomy of districts to enacting plans that might better suit their demographics or educational objectives. This potential limitation on local flexibility underscores a critical discussion on the balance between state mandates and the empowerment of local educational leadership.

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Companion Bills

TX SB673

Same As Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2546

Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

TX HB100

Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

TX HB4977

Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including enrollment procedures and the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX HB5086

Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and to the expansion of a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.

TX SB54

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

TX SB15

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

TX SB472

Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

TX SB822

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

TX HB534

Relating to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB4148

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

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