Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3287

Caption

Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.

Impact

The bill delineates a more structured approach to addressing the issues faced by low-performing schools within Texas. By setting a percentage requirement for campus performance ratings before state intervention can occur, the bill introduces a protective mechanism for districts against arbitrary state takeovers. This change could lead to more prudent governance and aimed efforts at supporting campuses in improving educational outcomes, yet it raises questions about the timing and sufficiency of state support versus intervention.

Summary

House Bill 3287 proposes amendments to the Education Code concerning the governance of school districts that contain campuses with low performance ratings. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a board of managers may only be appointed to oversee a district if at least 15 percent of the campuses within that district receive an unacceptable performance rating. This legislative change is intended to provide a clearer threshold for state intervention in failing school districts, potentially impacting their management and operational autonomy.

Contention

While some stakeholders may view HB3287 as a necessary step towards targeted educational reform, there are concerns from various factions regarding the strict performance threshold set for interventions. Critics might argue that focusing solely on quantitative measures could overlook contextual factors contributing to low performance, such as resources, community support, and specific demographic challenges faced by certain districts. This contention highlights the ongoing debate regarding the best methods for ensuring equitable educational opportunities across the state.

Companion Bills

TX SB1020

Same As Relating to the appointment of a board of managers to govern certain school districts with low-performing campuses.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4812

Relating to permissible accountability interventions for certain school districts with low-performing campuses.

TX HB99

Relating to the period of appointment of a board of managers of a school district.

TX HB4514

Relating to public school accountability, including the assessment of academic performance, and district and campus performance standards and sanctions.

TX HB5092

Relating to formation, funding, and support of and the applicability of certain laws to charter schools.

TX SB2295

Relating to accelerated instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments, indicators under the public school accountability system, and performance standards in public schools.

TX HB529

Relating to eligibility for appointment to the board of managers of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB4691

Relating to public school accountability, including performance standards and sanctions and public high school graduation requirements.

TX HB4293

Relating to applications for the establishment of certain new open-enrollment charter school campuses.

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

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