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Texas House Bill HB2543

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2543

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

Caption

Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2543 will adjust existing education policies by necessitating periodic evaluations of teachers, establishing minimum salary thresholds, and emphasizing ongoing professional development. Specifically, the bill mandates a minimum monthly salary for classroom teachers, ensuring compensation aligns with experience and contributes to the overall teacher development framework. It places a strong emphasis on the need for school districts to provide meaningful professional development opportunities that address any areas of improvement identified in teacher evaluations.

Summary

House Bill 2543 aims to enhance the framework for public school teacher performance appraisals, ongoing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation within Texas. The bill requires school districts to establish performance appraisals based on standardized criteria, which will be developed by the commissioner. The aim is to ensure that decisions regarding teachers' professional development and compensation are significantly influenced by these appraisals, fostering a culture of accountability and improvement in teaching standards.

Contention

There have been discussions regarding the potential challenges of implementing the appraisal system outlined in HB 2543. Supporters argue that a rigorous evaluation system will lead to improved educational outcomes, while critics express concerns that it may add undue pressure on teachers and create a less collaborative work environment. Additionally, the reliance on performance metrics raises questions on how effectively these can truly reflect a teacher's capabilities and impact on students. The debate touches on broader issues surrounding educational reform, teacher autonomy, and state versus local control in education.

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Companion Bills

TX SB893

Identical Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.

Previously Filed As

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 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 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 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 HB2929

Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.

TX SB2318

Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.

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 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 SB893

Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.

TX HB8

Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.

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 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 SB1403

Relating to public school teachers.

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.

MS SB2598

Public schools; allow retired administrators to return to work as teachers.

TX HB4146

Relating to the rights of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators.