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Texas Senate Bill SB2507

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2507

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Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
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Caption

Relating to requiring that public schools spend a certain percentage of funding for direct instructional activities, including an indicator for that requirement under the public school financial accountability system.

Impact

The implementation of SB2507 is expected to shift the financial structure of school districts by compelling them to prioritize spending on direct instructional services. This requirement could lead to more resources being directed toward hiring qualified teachers, providing necessary instructional materials, and supporting educational programs that have a direct impact on student learning outcomes. The bill is set to take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, allowing time for schools to adapt their budgeting processes to meet the new requirements.

Summary

Senate Bill 2507 mandates that public schools in Texas allocate a minimum of 60% of their operational funds toward direct instructional activities. This bill intends to enhance the focus on classroom instruction by ensuring that a significant portion of school funding directly benefits student education, as opposed to administrative or ancillary costs. The measure is designed to promote effective instructional practices and accountability within the state's education system.

Contention

While SB2507 has been designed with the intention of improving educational outcomes, it may also raise concerns regarding flexibility in school budgeting. Critics of the bill may argue that a rigid spending mandate could undermine schools' ability to address unique challenges they face, such as varying student needs or funding shortfalls in other critical areas. Furthermore, there may be debates around the effectiveness of enforcing such requirements and whether this will translate into tangible improvements in student academic performance.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 39. Public School System Accountability
    • Section: 082
  • Chapter 44. Fiscal Management
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX SB2507 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2661

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

TX HB116

Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, certain allotments under the Foundation School Program, determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system, and credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

TX HB535

Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

TX HB5138

Relating to 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 HB11

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

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 HB4188

Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Similar Bills

TX SB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.

TX HB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.

TX SB1481

Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.

TX HB4140

Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.

HI HB388

Relating To Education.

HI SB108

Relating To Instructional Materials.

HI SB108

Relating To Instructional Materials.

TX SB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.