June 26, 2024 Committee of the Full Board
WEDNESDAY
June 26, 2024
8:30 a.m.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD – Room 1-104
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.
This item provides an opportunity for the board to be briefed on current agenda items, agency operations, policy implementation, and public education-related legislation.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
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 years2026 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.
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - CONSENT
This item provides the Board an opportunity to consider the commissioner’s list of proposed Generation 29, Subchapter D, Open-Enrollment Charter Schools scheduled to open in school year 2025-2026. If awarded, the charter schools will have an initial five-year term. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §12.101.
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
A public hearing before the State Board of Education (SBOE) is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Testimony will be presented regarding proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards, §120.20, English Language Proficiency Standards, Kindergarten-Grade 3, Adopted 2024, and §120.21, English Language Proficiency Standards, Grades 4-12, Adopted 2024. In accordance with SBOE operating procedures, oral testimony will be limited to two minutes per person. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a), and 29.051.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
5. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards, §120.20, English Language Proficiency Standards, Kindergarten-Grade 3, Adopted 2024, and §120.21, English Language Proficiency Standards, Grades 4-12, Adopted 2024. The proposal would relocate the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) from 19 TAC §74.4 and include updates to ensure the standards remain current and comply with federal requirements. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a), and 29.051.
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
6. 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).
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - CONSENT
7. Discussion of Pending Litigation
The State Board of Education (SBOE) may enter into executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending and contemplated litigation with the general counsel, legal staff, and, if necessary, attorney(s) from the Attorney General's Office. The Committee of the Full Board will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss this item and any litigation arising after the date of posting or reasonably contemplated as of the date of the board meeting.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION