LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1474 by Duncan (Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require school districts to include teacher input, provide opportunities for employees to express opinions, and meet with the board of trustees prior to the adoption of any major curriculum initiative, including curriculum management systems. The meeting with the board of trustees would include the costs for the proposed major curriculum initiative, alternatives considered, and would provide opportunities for the public and district employees to comment. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. There would be some administrative costs for school districts considering the adoption of a major curriculum or curriculum management system. These costs would be voluntary. Source Agencies:701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, JBi, JSc, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 2, 2013
TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1474 by Duncan (Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1474 by Duncan (Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.), As Engrossed
Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1474 by Duncan (Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.), As Engrossed
SB1474 by Duncan (Relating to the adoption of major curriculum initiatives by a school district.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require school districts to include teacher input, provide opportunities for employees to express opinions, and meet with the board of trustees prior to the adoption of any major curriculum initiative, including curriculum management systems. The meeting with the board of trustees would include the costs for the proposed major curriculum initiative, alternatives considered, and would provide opportunities for the public and district employees to comment.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. There would be some administrative costs for school districts considering the adoption of a major curriculum or curriculum management system. These costs would be voluntary.
Source Agencies: 701 Central Education Agency
701 Central Education Agency
LBB Staff: UP, JBi, JSc, SD
UP, JBi, JSc, SD