Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR1438

Introduced
4/20/09  

Caption

Urging the Texas Education Agency to implement the U.S. Department of Education's final regulations, 34 C.F.R. Section 200.19, which describes other academic indicators that may be used to demonstrate adequate yearly progress.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the need for transparency in graduation and dropout rates, which are crucial for understanding the effectiveness of educational interventions. It calls for the TEA to adopt a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, which would include specific criteria for counting students in the cohort, such as accounting for systematic errors, expulsion, and transfers. This is an important step for Texas as it seeks to improve educational outcomes and ensure that students are prepared for college and careers.

Summary

House Resolution 1438 urges the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to implement the U.S. Department of Education's final regulations outlined in 34 C.F.R. Section 200.19. This resolution aims to address concerns regarding Texas's educational outcomes, particularly its low graduation rates and the methodologies used to calculate dropout rates. By adopting these regulations, the TEA would be required to implement a more accurate measure of graduation rates that reflects the state's commitment to providing a solid educational foundation for its students.

Contention

While the resolution highlights the importance of accurate reporting of educational data, there may be contention regarding the implementation of such measures. Concerns could arise from schools and districts about the increased burden of complying with new regulations and the administrative challenges involved in accurately tracking student transfers and withdrawals. Furthermore, the implementation of these rules raises questions about the adequacy of current resources and support for public schools to meet the new standards, potentially leading to debates about funding and policy priorities within the Texas educational system.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB5181

Relating to a standard and set of indicators in the academic accountability system.

TX HB2661

Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

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 HB3589

Relating to the transfer of the administration of school nutrition programs from the Texas Department of Agriculture to the Texas Education Agency.

TX HB8

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

TX HR108

Congratulating IDEA Achieve Academy and College Prep for achieving an A rating from the Texas Education Agency.

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.

TX SB1474

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 or provide services related to special education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.