January-February 2024 Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 2, 2024
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board of Education (SBOE) rules. This item presents the adoption of review of 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, State Adoption of Instructional Materials, and Subchapter C, Local Operations. The rules being reviewed establish procedures for the adoption, purchase, and distribution of instructional materials. The statutory authority for the rule review is TGC, §2001.039. The statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 66, Subchapters A–C, is Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003(a), as amended by House Bill (HB) 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
(2) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter B, Middle School, §112.26(b)(11)(A), Science, Grade 6, Adopted 2021
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter B, Middle School, §112.26(b)(11)(A), Science, Grade 6, Adopted 2021. The proposed amendment would correct punctuation errors in one student expectation. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a) and (c).
(3) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.38, Requirements for Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.38, Requirements for Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The proposed amendment would implement House Bill (HB) 4375, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, by requiring instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in addition to instruction in CPR for students in Grades 7-12. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0023, as amended by HB 4375, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
(4) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.5, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript)
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.5, Academic Achievement Record (Transcript). The proposed amendment would require that completion of instruction in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in addition to the existing requirement for instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) be indicated on a student's academic achievement record. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(13).
(5) Approval of Updates and Substitutions to Adopted Instructional Materials
This item provides the opportunity for the committee and board to approve update and/or substitution requests received since the last board meeting. The updated content has been reviewed by subject-area specialists and determined to address the pertinent student expectations in a manner equal to the content initially reviewed and approved by the state review panel. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003 and §31.022.
(6) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund, Subchapter A, State Board of Education Rules, §33.2, Distributions to the Available School Fund
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund, Subchapter A, State Board of Education Rules, §33.2, Distributions to the Available School Fund. The proposed amendment would reinsert information related to the Permanent School Fund (PSF) distribution policy that was mistakenly repealed when 19 TAC Chapter 33 was revised to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1232, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. No changes are recommended since approved at first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(a)(2) and (f).
(7) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide. The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the updated Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), Version 19, which would include allowable costs for dyslexia and related disorders added by House Bill (HB) 3928, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023. The FASRG provides accounting rules for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(32), 44.007(a)-(d), and 44.008(b).
(8) Approval of Revisions to Required School Safety Training for School District Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to approve revisions to the school safety training curriculum for school district trustees. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.159(b-1).
(9) Recommendation for One Reappointment to the Boys Ranch Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one reappointment to the board of trustees of Boys Ranch Independent School District (ISD). The reappointment is necessary because the trustee’s term of office is expiring. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
(10) Recommendation for Two Reappointments to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider two reappointments to the board of trustees of Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (ISD). The reappointments are necessary because the trustees’ terms of office have expired. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
(11) Recommendation for One Appointment to the Lackland Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one appointment to the board of trustees of Lackland Independent School District (ISD). The appointment is necessary because one trustee has retired. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
(12) Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter A, Board of Trustees Relationship, §61.2, Nomination of Trustees for Military Reservation School Districts and Boys Ranch Independent School District
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter A, Board of Trustees Relationship, §61.2, Nomination of Trustees for Military Reservation School Districts and Boys Ranch Independent School District. The proposed amendment would reflect changes made by House Bill (HB) 4210, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, to the State Board of Education's (SBOE's) process for appointing trustees for military reservation districts. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352, as amended by HB 4210, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.