June 2024 Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 28, 2024
This item provides an opportunity for the board to evaluate and approve the report on Permanent School Fund percentage distribution rates under consideration for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The board will consider various factors associated with the distribution rate such as expected returns, inflation, and student growth. Additionally, this item provides the opportunity for the board to discuss anticipated instructional material needs for the 2026-2027 biennium. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §2 and §5 and19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 33.
(2) Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements, §74.12, Foundation High School Program, and §74.13, Endorsements. The proposed amendments would update titles of courses and career and technical education (CTE) career clusters, align all CTE programs of study with endorsements, and make technical edits. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a), (b-17), and (c-1).
(3) 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Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten-Grade 12 science and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§112.1-112.7, 112.25-112.28, and 112.41-112.51 beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.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).
(4) 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).
(5) Proposed Repeal of 19 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
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
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).
(6) 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).
(7) Consideration of Proposed New Innovative Course and Extensions of Currently Approved Innovative Courses
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).
(8) Proposed Amendments 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism, and Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
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).
(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.
(10) Recommendation for One Reappointment and One Appointment to the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one reappointment and one appointment to the board of trustees of Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (ISD). The appointments are necessary due to the expiration of the terms of office of two board members. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
(11) 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
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption 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 and add a definition for the term "commanding officer." No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352, as amended by HB 4210, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.