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Texas House Bill HB3

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/27/09  
Voted on by House
4/30/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/11/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/13/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/11/09  
Enrolled
6/2/09  

Caption

Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.

Impact

One of the primary impacts of HB3 is its focus on enhancing accountability measures for school districts. It mandates that districts develop improvement plans with strategic goals tailored to improve student performance across various demographics. These plans must be comprehensive and measurable, utilizing data to inform strategies for enhancement. Furthermore, the bill introduces interventions for campuses rated academically unacceptable, emphasizing the requirement for systemic support to ensure all students meet performance standards, thereby aiming to elevate overall educational outcomes in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 3 (HB3) is a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming public school accountability and curriculum standards in Texas. The bill addresses various aspects of public education, including the accreditation process, performance metrics for schools, and the implementation of best practices. It mandates the establishment of an online clearinghouse where best practices from successful school districts and charter schools are shared, fostering an environment of collaboration and improvement in education. The anticipated start for many provisions of the bill is the 2009-2010 school year, signaling an immediate need for school districts to adapt to the new requirements.

Contention

While proponents of HB3 argue that the measures will lead to improved educational outcomes and accountability, there are points of contention regarding the financial implications and administrative burden placed on school districts. Critics express concerns about the adequacy of funding to support the changes, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. Additionally, the required data collection and reporting processes may strain resources, potentially detracting from direct educational efforts. Overall, the discussion around HB3 highlights the tension between necessary educational reform and the practical challenges faced by school districts in implementation.

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Companion Bills

TX SB3

Identical Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4691

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

TX HB3517

Relating to public school accountability.

TX HB2661

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

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 HB1334

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

TX HB4514

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

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 HB1119

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

TX HB1605

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

Similar Bills

TX SB3

Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.

TX HB5

Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty.

TX HB2804

Relating to evaluation of public school performance.

TX HB22

Relating to public school accountability.

TX HB2132

Relating to evaluating public school performance and implementing measures for public school accountability.

TX HB640

Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.

TX SB240

Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.

TX SB8

Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability.