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.
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.
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.
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.