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Texas Senate Bill SB440

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB440

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.

Impact

The transfer of functions from the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency marks a significant alteration in the landscape of Texas education governance. This transition is expected to refine operational workflows and policymaking processes. Advocates for the bill suggest that such a change will result in a more agile education system, better aligned with current educational needs and broader state objectives. However, this realignment raises questions about the impact on local controls, community engagement, and the previously established educational frameworks.

Summary

SB440 aims to shift the responsibilities and operations of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency. This legislative initiative is positioned as a move to streamline educational governance and enhance efficiency within the state's educational administrative framework. By consolidating powers under the Texas Education Agency, the bill intends to create a more cohesive and unified approach to education policy implementation, potentially making it easier for schools to navigate the state's education regulations.

Contention

Despite its potential advantages, SB440 faces scrutiny and opposition from various stakeholders who express concerns about the implications of centralizing educational authority. Opponents argue that the bill could dilute local governance and reduce accountability in educational decision-making. There are apprehensions about whether this consolidation will adequately address the unique challenges faced by individual school districts, particularly in terms of resource allocation and educational standards. The bill signifies a fundamental change in oversight that requires careful monitoring and community involvement.

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Companion Bills

TX HB3382

Identical Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.

Previously Filed As

TX SB165

Relating to parental rights in public education and to audits of school district curricula by the Texas Education Agency.

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 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 SB58

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

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.

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX SB1862

Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.

TX HB557

Relating to the establishment of an educational expenses reimbursement program.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

Similar Bills

TX HB3382

Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.

TX HB2302

Relating to transferring to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education the statutorily assigned responsibilities of the State Board of Education concerning textbooks.

TX HB1235

Relating to establishing the Legislative Education Board and transferring to the Legislative Education Board the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education and certain functions of the Legislative Budget Board.

TX HB104

Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.

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 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.

TX HB6

Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.