September 11, 2024 Committee of the Full Board Item 11

Discussion of Legislative Recommendations for the 89th Texas Legislature

September 11, 2024

COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY: This item provides an opportunity for the committee to discuss legislative recommendations for the 89th Texas Legislature.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102.

TEC, §7.102 permits the State Board of Education to perform those duties relating to school districts or regional education service centers assigned to the board by the Texas constitution or by provision of the education code. This section outlines the powers and duties provided to the board, which must be carried out with the advice and assistance of the commissioner of education.

The full text of statutory citations can be found in the statutory authority section of this agenda.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: In preparation for each legislative session, the board adopts recommendations for legislative action which are designed to improve the public education system of Texas.

Staff Member Responsible:
Hunter Thompson, Executive Director of Governmental Relations