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Texas House Bill HB3625

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3625

Caption

Relating to the assignment of performance ratings under the public school accountability system.

Impact

The modifications proposed by HB 3625 impact the accountability measures that govern school performance evaluations. This legislation enhances the authority of the Texas Education Commissioner, allowing for stricter enforcement of performance improvement plans and continues sanctions for schools that repeatedly receive ratings indicating they need improvement. By introducing these measures, it aims to ensure that schools are held to a higher standard, thereby addressing chronic underperformance in specific campuses and districts in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 3625 aims to amend Sections of the Education Code related to the assignment of performance ratings within the public school accountability system in Texas. The bill stipulates that if a school district or campus receives a performance rating categorized as 'needs improvement', the Texas Education Commissioner shall require the development and implementation of a targeted improvement plan. This plan must be approved by the district's board of trustees and will continue to be enforced as long as the school district or campus maintains a rating of 'needs improvement'. Additionally, specific interventions and sanctions are outlined for campuses failing to meet performance standards.

Contention

The bill also presents potential contention points among legislators regarding local versus state control in educational governance. Proponents argue that the bill provides necessary oversight to improve educational outcomes and accountability across the state. Critics, however, may express concern that such measures could impose excessive regulations on local schools, restricting their ability to adapt programs to meet the specific needs of their communities. The balance between state mandates and local control will likely be a central theme in debates surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB4514

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

TX HB4691

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

TX HB174

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB75

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB789

Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB76

Relating to the consideration of distinction designations in the assignment of district and campus performance ratings under the public school accountability system.

TX HB173

Relating to the consideration of distinction designations in the assignment of district and campus performance ratings under the public school accountability system.

TX HB2661

Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

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