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Texas House Bill HB2792

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2792

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to access to certain information regarding the performance of public school campuses.

Impact

By requiring schools to publish this information, HB2792 seeks to improve accountability in the education system. The emphasis on accessible performance ratings is expected to enable parents and the community to make informed decisions regarding the quality of education at their local campuses. This legislative change aligns with ongoing efforts to promote educational transparency and to hold schools accountable for their performance metrics, thereby impacting public perception and potential enrollment decisions in the affected districts.

Summary

House Bill 2792 aims to enhance transparency regarding the performance metrics of public school campuses in Texas. The bill mandates that each public school campus must prominently display specific information, including their performance rating, Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) rating, maximum enrollment capacity, and enrollment statistics related to third and fifth grade students in reading and mathematics assessments. This information must be easily accessible on the school's primary web page, ensuring parents and the public can readily find and understand key performance indicators of their local schools.

Contention

While proponents of HB2792 argue that the increased transparency will empower parents and foster improved educational outcomes, there may be concerns about the potential implications for schools facing poor performance ratings. Critics could argue that the bill places undue pressure on educational institutions, particularly those struggling with funding or resources. Furthermore, there might be debates on how the performance metrics are interpreted and utilized by the public, which could lead to perceived stigmas for schools with lower ratings. Thus, the implementation of this bill might be contested and require careful monitoring to balance transparency with support for underperforming schools.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4514

Relating to public school accountability, including the assessment of academic performance, and district and campus performance standards and sanctions.

TX HB2721

Relating to accelerated and supplemental instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments and access to criminal history record information for certain tutors providing that instruction.

TX SB2295

Relating to accelerated instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments, indicators under the public school accountability system, and performance standards in public schools.

TX HB1035

Relating to an indicator of achievement for evaluating the performance of public elementary, middle, and junior high school campuses and districts under the public school accountability system.

TX HB4691

Relating to public school accountability, including performance standards and sanctions and public high school graduation requirements.

TX HB360

Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.

TX HB1416

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX SB1261

Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

TX HB4402

Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB475

Relating to the inclusion of a school safety domain for evaluating districts and campuses under the public school accountability system.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.