TX
Texas House Bill HB3382

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3382

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
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 impact of HB3382 is significant as it consolidates educational oversight within the TEA, which is expected to enhance efficiency in decision-making processes related to education in Texas. By shifting authority to the TEA, the bill seeks to reduce bureaucratic redundancies associated with having both a board and an agency managing educational functions. This change may also lead to more coherent and responsive educational policy implementation statewide, allowing for better alignment of educational programs and resources.

Summary

House Bill 3382 proposes the transfer of specific functions and responsibilities from the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This bill aims to streamline educational governance in Texas by concentrating authority over certain educational administrative tasks within the TEA. Consequently, the bill modifies multiple sections of the Education Code to delineate the new roles and responsibilities of the TEA, ensuring that there is clarity in the execution of educational policies and regulations.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding HB3382 may arise regarding the perceived weakening of the State Board of Education's role. Some stakeholders have voiced concerns that transferring responsibilities to the TEA may limit the input of diverse educational perspectives that the State Board offers. Further, issues of access, representation, and accountability could be raised as the educational framework shifts, questioning whether centralized authority suits the varied needs of local districts.

Latest TX HB3382 Activity

View All Events: TX 2009 - 81st Regular HB3382

Companion Bills

TX SB440

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 SB440

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 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.

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.