Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2107

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

Caption

Relating to a pilot program for outcomes-based contracts at public schools.

Impact

The law stipulates that to participate, schools must agree to contracts that include specific performance metrics and flexibility in educational strategies to better cater to students' unique needs. Through this program, the Texas Education Agency will distribute grants based on the achievement of specified outcome targets, thereby linking financial support directly to educational success. This innovative approach encourages schools to adopt effective teaching practices and ensure that student achievement gains are measurable and impactful.

Summary

Senate Bill 2107 proposes a pilot program for outcomes-based contracts in public schools, emphasizing a funding model that links compensation to measurable student outcomes, such as academic performance and graduation rates. The program aims to enhance educational outcomes by incentivizing schools to meet predefined performance targets and adopting best practices in education delivery. It seeks participation from a minimum of five school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, making it a targeted initiative that focuses on improving educational quality in Texas.

Contention

One notable area of contention surrounding SB2107 may arise from concerns about how these outcome-based models could impact educational equity. Critics might argue that tying funding to performance metrics may disadvantage schools in lower socio-economic areas or those serving underrepresented populations who historically face more significant challenges. Additionally, the implementation of such contracts could invite debates over the adequacy of resources made available to support necessary changes within schools, questioning how the pilot program will ensure that all students, regardless of background, receive the support they need to succeed.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 29. Educational Programs
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX HB5232

Identical Relating to a pilot program for outcomes-based contracts at public schools.

Previously Filed As

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.

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.

TX HB2209

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

TX SB992

Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

TX HB3951

Relating to a pilot program using average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

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 SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX HB3781

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.

TX SB1474

Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.