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Texas Senate Bill SB2003

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2003

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Caption

Relating to training requirements for certain governing bodies and administrators of public schools and making publicly available information regarding the expenditure of money by those public schools.

Impact

This legislation aims to centralize and standardize training for public school administrators across the state, potentially leading to improved school governance. The bill is expected to foster an environment where informed decision-making regarding school expenditures and educational practices can thrive. By ensuring that administrators are well-versed in financial management and educational standards, the bill seeks to enhance accountability and fiscal responsibility within public schools.

Summary

Senate Bill 2003 focuses on enhancing training requirements for governing bodies and administrators of public schools in Texas, with an emphasis on finance and academic achievement. The bill mandates the Texas Education Agency to contract third parties to provide training sessions. These sessions are to cover essential topics such as proven instructional practices, fiscal management, and governance laws, aiming to equip educational leaders with the knowledge needed to improve school operations and student outcomes.

Contention

There could be debates concerning the adequacy of the training programs provided and the implications of requiring schools to rely on external third parties. Critics may argue that such an approach could overlook local needs and contexts, as standardized training might not address specific challenges faced by different districts. Moreover, the establishment of a public school expenditure database raises privacy concerns, particularly regarding the access and sharing of individual employee information and the financial details of charter schools. The balance of transparency and privacy in educational finance may emerge as a significant point of contention among stakeholders.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 7. State Organization
    • Section: New Section

Government Code

  • Chapter 403. Comptroller Of Public Accounts
    • Section: New Section

Latest TX SB2003 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1537

Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.

TX HB3255

Relating to emergency response management training for certain administrators and security personnel at public schools.

TX HB3661

Relating to the collection and publication of information regarding the use of environmental, social, or governance scores by certain financial institutions.

TX HB25

Relating to requirements for legislation increasing expenditures by public schools.

TX HB13

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.

TX SB11

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB5261

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

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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