Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HB173

Caption

Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.

Impact

The implementation of HB173 is likely to have significant implications for the educational landscape in Texas. By setting up review teams with experienced educators, the bill promotes a more collaborative process between K-12 and higher education systems. This could potentially lead to the development of more rigorous educational standards that are in tune with contemporary scholarship and the demands of higher education. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of aligning public school curriculums with college and career readiness criteria, thereby enhancing the overall quality and relevance of education for students.

Summary

House Bill 173 relates to the establishment of higher education curriculum review teams tasked with reviewing public school curriculum standards that aim to meet college readiness standards. This legislation seeks to ensure that the curriculum being taught in public schools aligns effectively with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for students to succeed in higher education. The bill mandates the State Board of Education to appoint specialized teams consisting of faculty members from higher education institutions to provide their insights and recommendations on curriculum standards.

Contention

While the bill aims to improve educational outcomes, it may face scrutiny and contention regarding how the review teams are selected and the transparency of their decision-making processes. Concerns may also arise about the influence of higher education institutions over K-12 curriculum standards, raising questions about local control versus state oversight. Stakeholders, including teachers and educational administrators, may have differing opinions on the effectiveness of such centralized reviews and whether they may inadvertently limit flexibility in addressing local educational needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB8

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

TX HB4545

Relating to social studies curriculum in public schools.

TX HB1837

Relating to the appointment of members to a committee established to review and make recommendations for revisions to the essential knowledge and skills of the public school required curriculum.

TX SB1954

Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundational curriculum for civics education and social studies.

TX HB1334

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

TX HB1119

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

TX HB2273

Relating to including an understanding of certain political ideologies in the foundation curriculum in public schools.

TX HB272

Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.

TX HB26

Relating to requiring cultural inclusion as part of the social studies curriculum for public schools.

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.

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