Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR1723

Introduced
4/30/09  

Caption

Directing the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute and directing the commissioner to adjust the average daily attendance rate for affected school districts.

Impact

The resolution seeks to alleviate the burden on school districts that might otherwise be penalized for reduced average daily attendance due to these closures. By allowing the commissioner of education to adjust attendance metrics for districts affected by swine flu, the resolution aims to ensure that schools can prioritize the health and safety of students and staff without suffering financial repercussions related to state funding. This will also help to maintain the integrity of educational services amidst public health emergencies.

Summary

House Resolution 1723 aims to address the implications of swine flu on school attendance regulations within Texas. In light of the 2009 swine flu outbreak, which prompted public health concerns and school closures, the resolution directs the commissioner of education to inform school boards and superintendents that swine flu qualifies as an exception to the 180-day attendance statute mandated by the Education Code. This exception recognizes that exceptional circumstances caused by health emergencies can affect standard educational operations.

Contention

While the resolution is designed to support educational institutions during a health crisis, it may raise questions among policymakers regarding long-term responses to public health incidents. There is a potential for debate about how such exceptions may set precedents for future regulations related to school attendance during health crises, and the implications of using public health emergencies as criteria for adjustments to educational requirements.

Notable_points

One of the key points of the resolution is its alignment with existing statutes that allow for exceptions under calamities affecting school operations. Given that previous public health emergencies have resulted in school closures across various districts, this resolution could serve as a model for similar responses to future health crises. It highlights the need for adaptive measures within the educational system to effectively manage unexpected challenges.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2262

Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.

TX SB2268

Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.

TX SB2265

Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a high percentage of educationally disadvantaged students.

TX SB1861

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB3141

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX HB681

Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.

TX SB2264

Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.

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 HB116

Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, certain allotments under the Foundation School Program, determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system, and credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.