Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1054

Caption

Relating to proportionality between state accountability performance indicators that apply to school districts and the State's share of the foundation school program for school districts.

Impact

If enacted, HB 1054 would alter existing statutes within the Education Code, particularly Section 39 which pertains to school accountability. The bill necessitates that performance indicators used by the state for evaluating school performance must be proportionate to the state's financial input. This change is significant as it means districts could opt for locally adopted performance measures instead of solely relying on state requirements, fostering a more tailored approach to education oversight and funding allocation.

Summary

House Bill 1054 aims to establish a proportional relationship between state accountability performance indicators and the state's share of funding for the Foundation School Program in Texas. This bill arises from concerns regarding how the state evaluates school districts against performance metrics and proposes that these metrics should not exceed the state's financial contribution to each school district. The intent is to allow for more flexibility in performance assessments, thereby acknowledging that local districts may have alternative, locally-developed indicators that reflect their unique challenges and strengths.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HB 1054 reflect a divide between proponents and opponents of the bill. Supporters argue that allowing local districts the choice to utilize performance indicators more representative of their specific context promotes accountability and encourages innovation in educational assessment. However, opponents raise concerns that such flexibility may undermine uniform standards across the state, potentially leading to inequality in education quality and accountability practices. As a result, the ongoing debate encompasses key themes of local governance versus state oversight in education.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 HB174

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB75

Relating to the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

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 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 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.