Texas House Bill HR1023

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/24/09
• Refer: 3/26/09
• Enrolled: 4/3/09
• Passed: 4/3/09

Caption

Honoring Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.

Impact

The resolution serves a ceremonial purpose, emphasizing the importance of recognized educational standards in Texas. By spotlighting a specific school that has met these standards, HR1023 reinforces the value of academic achievement in the state's educational framework. It encourages other schools to strive for excellence, possibly influencing educational policies and community expectations around school performance.

Summary

House Resolution 1023 (HR1023) honors Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland, Texas, for achieving a 'Recognized' rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2008. This recognition is significant, as only 34 percent of schools earned this status in that year, which requires at least 75 percent of students to pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests. The resolution highlights the school's dedication to maintaining high educational standards and its commitment to student success.

Contention

While the resolution is largely a formal acknowledgment, it showcases the competitive nature of school performance ratings that can impact funding and resources for schools. The TEA's accountability ratings serve not only as a public measure of success but can also shape future legislative discussions by highlighting schools that excel within the constraints of state educational policies. The pressure to achieve these ratings may lead to debates about educational equity and resource allocation in underserved areas.