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Texas Senate Bill SB813

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB813

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

Caption

Relating to the creation of grievance boards with concurrent jurisdiction over certain appeals involving the administration of public education.

Impact

The introduction of grievance boards is designed to improve the handling of appeals and grievances in educational settings, especially for those residing within the regional boundaries of the centers. By allowing local stakeholders—such as parents and teachers—an active role in the grievance process, the bill aims to create more community engagement and accountability in public education administration. This decentralized approach may make grievance processes more accessible and relevant to the affected parties, potentially leading to a more responsive educational governance structure.

Summary

Senate Bill 813 establishes grievance boards within the framework of public education in Texas, allowing for an additional avenue for resolving disputes related to educational governance. The bill mandates that each regional education service center set up a grievance board, composed of school administrators, teachers, and parents of students. These boards will have concurrent jurisdiction with the commissioner of education to hear grievances involving actions or decisions by school district trustees or issues concerning educational law and employment contracts affecting monetary harm.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB 813 include concerns regarding the adequacy of oversight and the potential for bias in boards composed of individuals from the same educational domains as those being grieved against. While proponents argue that local engagement will foster fairness and understanding in dispute resolution, critics may point out that overlapping jurisdictions between the grievance boards and the commissioner's office could lead to confusion or inconsistencies in the enforcement of educational laws. Furthermore, establishing clear guidelines and standards for board conduct will be necessary to ensure impartiality and maintain public confidence in the grievance system.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 8. Regional Education Service Centers
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1880

Relating to the grievance procedure in public schools.

TX SB1045

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state.

TX HB3166

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state; authorizing fees.

TX HB4690

Relating to the grievance procedure used by public schools to address complaints by students or parents.

TX SB1862

Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.

TX HB208

Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

TX HB117

Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

TX SB79

Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

TX SB690

Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

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.

Similar Bills

TX SB2171

Relating to a public school's grievance procedure.

TX HB5498

Relating to a public school's grievance procedure.

TX HB3222

Relating to school district policies, appeals to the commissioner of education, and reporting on settlement agreements entered into by a public school.

TX SB1565

Relating to a school district's grievance procedure and to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties and the loss of funding for public schools that fail to comply with those provisions.

TX SB12

Relating to parental rights in public education, to certain public school requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and social transitioning, and to student clubs at public schools.

TX HB2269

Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

TX SB2309

Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

TX HB3831

Relating to the formation of a committee to conduct proceedings relating to certain complaints and grievances submitted to the board of trustees of an independent school district.