Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2869

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

Caption

Relating to the authority of home-rule school districts and certain school campuses and programs to adopt alternative accountability plans.

Impact

The immediate impact of HB2869 on state laws is the decentralization of accountability measures, which could lead to a more customized approach to education within home-rule districts. By enabling these districts to set their own accountability indicators, the bill recognizes the variations in educational priorities and student demographics across Texas. However, it also raises concerns about the validity and comparability of assessments across different districts, as well as potential disparities in educational quality and expectations.

Summary

House Bill 2869 aims to provide home-rule school districts, along with certain school campuses and programs, the authority to create alternative accountability plans. This bill modifies Texas education law by amending Section 12.013 of the Education Code, effectively allowing these districts to measure student progress using assessments that they develop themselves, rather than adhering strictly to state-mandated evaluations. This flexibility is designed to cater to the unique goals of charter schools and the specific needs of their student populations. Once an alternative plan is developed, it must receive approval from the commissioner of education to be implemented.

Contention

While HB2869 may provide positive flexibility for some educational programs, it invites contention regarding the oversight and uniformity of educational standards statewide. Supporters of the bill argue that it empowers local authorities to pursue innovative educational strategies, thereby enhancing student outcomes. Conversely, opponents could express fears that this could lead to uneven quality in education, where students in different districts may face vastly different assessment standards and educational experiences, potentially widening performance gaps based on geography and resources.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB579

Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.

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 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.

TX HB1781

Relating to evaluation under the state accountability system of school district campuses that enroll certain students who receive special education services.

TX SB475

Relating to the inclusion of a school safety domain for evaluating districts and campuses under the public school accountability system.

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 HB174

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB75

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB4230

Relating to class size limits for certain grade levels in public schools.

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