Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2061

Caption

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.

Impact

The bill modifies existing sections of the Texas Education Code, ensuring that students have access to Algebra I by requiring each school district to offer this course and informing students about career choices aligned with their educational paths. Furthermore, the State Board of Education is tasked with overseeing the rules that govern these requirements. The intent is to streamlined access to advanced courses such as Algebra II, precalculus, and other advanced placement classes, thus promoting higher academic standards.

Summary

SB2061 aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in Texas by establishing requirements for information dissemination regarding courses and educational programs offered in public schools. The bill mandates that school districts provide students entering grades 6 through 10, along with their guardians, information on available courses, particularly focusing on foundational curriculum and career pathways. This is particularly significant as it empowers students with knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their educational trajectory.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB2061 may arise regarding the implementation of these requirements, particularly the allocation of resources to ensure that all districts can provide the mandated courses. Critics might argue about the disparity in educational quality and accessibility across various districts, especially those with limited funding. There could also be concerns about the challenges posed by requiring the provision of advanced coursework and the effectiveness of informing students about career paths.

Notable_points

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that obligates the state agency to post data regarding student enrollment in advanced programs, broken down by various demographics. This level of transparency is intended to help assess the success of the educational initiatives and ensure equitable access to advanced curriculum options across diverse populations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB4691

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

TX HB97

Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions and the incorporation of certain instructional activities as part of student coursework.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX SB2304

Relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.

TX HB4342

Relating to courses in personal finance literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.

TX HB100

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.

TX HB2615

Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with 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.

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.

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