81R3304 KKA-D
By: Edwards H.B. No. 2155
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of
the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming
curriculum management systems.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 28.002, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows:
(c-1) In cooperation with the State Board of Education and
with the participation of educators, the agency shall develop
written materials that provide additional specific guidance
regarding the essential knowledge and skills identified in
accordance with Subsection (c). The materials must include
appropriate clarifiers such as exemplar activities and qualifying
statements.
SECTION 2. Subchapter A, Chapter 28, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 28.016 to read as follows:
Sec. 28.016. CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. (a) In this
section, "curriculum management system" means a comprehensive,
fully integrated online computer-based system that:
(1) links and aligns all teaching, learning, and
assessment components of student academic achievement; and
(2) may include components such as curriculum,
instructional resources, assessments, a data warehouse, and a
reporting feature capable of being customized to meet specific
school district needs.
(b) As a resource for school districts, the agency shall:
(1) evaluate curriculum management systems available
in this state, including systems developed by school districts,
regional education service centers, and regional education service
center cooperatives; and
(2) compile a list of curriculum management systems
that conform to the essential knowledge and skills of the required
curriculum identified under Section 28.002.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.