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Texas House Bill HB2890

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2890

Caption

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

Impact

The legislative modifications introduced by HB 2890 will have significant implications for the administration of special education services in Texas. Notably, the bill mandates state agencies and legislative bodies to adopt the newer terminology in relevant documents, thus reinforcing the rights of students with disabilities to receive appropriate educational support. Additionally, the clarifications aimed at ensuring that administrative processes conform to both state and federal standards may enhance accountability and improve service delivery to affected students.

Summary

House Bill 2890 aims to standardize terminology in Texas state law by replacing the outdated term 'admission, review, and dismissal committee' with 'individualized education program team' or 'IEP team.' This change aligns with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which utilizes the term 'IEP team' to describe the group responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising an individualized education program for students with disabilities. By implementing these changes, the bill intends to create consistency and clarity in communications related to special education services across various educational and legal contexts.

Contention

While the bill's intent is to update outdated language, there may be concerns among stakeholders regarding the transition process to the new terminology. Critics may argue about the potential confusion or the need for retraining for educators and administrative staff on the new terms. However, supporters contend that the legislative update is a necessary step towards adhering to federal guidelines and properly advocating for the educational needs of children with disabilities, ultimately fostering an environment conducive to effective learning.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB446

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

TX SB332

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB530

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability.

TX SB362

Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability.

TX HB3141

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.

TX SB1861

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.

Similar Bills

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX SB1539

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX HB411

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX SB1108

Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.

TX SB568

Relating to special education in public schools, including funding for special education under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB2

Relating to public education and public school finance.

TX HB3880

Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.