June 2024 Committee on Instruction
THURSDAY
June 27, 2024
9:00 a.m.
COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION – Room 1-100
Members: Audrey Young, chair; Evelyn Brooks, vice chair; Aicha Davis; Pam Little; and Melissa Ortega. A quorum of the State Board of Education may attend the committee meeting and discuss items on the committee agenda.
Public testimony – Individual testimony will be taken at the time the related item comes up for committee discussion or action. The procedures for public testimony at State Board of Education committee meetings and general board meetings are provided in SBOE Operating Rules.
1. Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§112.10-112.16; Subchapter B, Middle School, §§112.17-112.20; and Subchapter C, High School, §§112.31-112.39
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed repeal of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§112.10-112.16; Subchapter B, Middle School, §§112.17-112.20; and Subchapter C, High School, §§112.31-112.39. The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten-Grade 12 science and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§112.1-112.7, 112.25-112.28, and 112.41-112.51 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. 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).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
2. Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 126, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§126.5-126.7; and Subchapter B, Middle School, §§126.13-126.16
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed repeal of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 126, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§126.5-126.7; and Subchapter B, Middle School, §§126.13-126.16. The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten-Grade 8 technology applications and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§126.1-126.3, 126.8-126.10, and 126.17-126.19 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. 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).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
This item presents for second reading and final adoption the proposed repeal of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §§127.11, 127.12, and 127.14-127.16; Subchapter G, Education and Training, §127.309 and §127.311; Subchapter I, Health Science, §§127.402, 127.404-127.408, and 127.412; Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism, §127.468 and §127.473; Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §§127.742, 127.743, 127.751, 127.752, 127.762, and 127.763; and Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Human Services, §130.278; and Subchapter N, Marketing, §130.384. The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§127.19-127.22, 127.275, 127.318, 127.323, 127.417, 127.420, 127.422-127.424, 127.433, 127.482, 127.781, 127.783, 127.784, 127.789, and 127.790 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. 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).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
4. Procedural Action Related to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27(a)(9), Innovative Courses and Programs
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
In order to correct an error made by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), this item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27(a)(9), Innovative Courses and Programs. This action would authorize TEA to re-file the proposal adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) in November 2023 and correct the criteria for innovative courses to be considered for sunset to align with the language approved by the SBOE. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
5. Approval of Sunset of Innovative Courses
This item provides an opportunity for the committee to take action on possible sunset of certain innovative courses that meet certain criteria established in administrative rule. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
This item presents for consideration an application for a proposed new innovative course, Gaming Concepts: Fundamentals, as well as the extension of approvals for 24 currently approved innovative courses that are part of career and technical education (CTE) programs of study. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
This item provides the opportunity for the committee to discuss the annual audit reports submitted by Texas Tech University and The University of Texas at Austin regarding examinations used for credit by examination. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.023.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism, §127.482, Food Science (One Credit), Adopted 2021; and Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education; Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, §130.30, Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience (One Credit), Adopted 2015; Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, §130.136, Business Information Management I (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.137, Business Information Management II (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.138, Business Lab (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.143, Practicum in Business Management (Two Credits), Adopted 2015; §130.144, Extended Practicum in Business Management (One Credit), Adopted 2015; and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, §130.445, Small Engine Technology I (One Credit), Adopted 2015, and §130.446, Small Engine Technology II (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. The proposed amendments would make technical adjustments to course titles, prerequisites, and corequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education (CTE) programs of study. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a) and (c).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
9. 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.
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – CONSENT
10. Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education. The proposed revisions would implement House Bill (HB) 1525, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, and codify current program practices. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§29.121; 29.122; 29.123; 39.236; and 48.109, as added by HB 1525, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
This item provides the opportunity for the board to discuss proposed amendments to the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. The proposed amendments would clarify terminology and requirements related to gifted/talented education that are necessary to align with updates to the rule requirements of House Bill (HB) 1525, 87th Texas Legislature, 2021. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102 and §29.123.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
12. Public Hearing Regarding Instructional Materials Submitted for Approval by the State Board of Education Under Instructional Materials Review and Approvals Cycle 2024
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2024, in the William B. Travis Building, Room 1-100. Testimony will be presented regarding instructional materials submitted for adoption under Instructional Materials Review and Approvals (IMRA) Cycle 2024. The Request for Instructional Materials (IMRA Cycle 2024) calls for instructional materials that includes K–5 English language arts and reading and Spanish language arts and reading, K–3 English and Spanish phonics, and K–12 mathematics. Products submitted in response to IMRA Cycle 2024 began review in May and continues to be reviewed through the summer of 2024. In accordance with SBOE operating procedures, oral testimony will be limited to two minutes per person. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.110 and §31.023.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION