January 2025 Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 31, 2025
(1) Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements, §74.12, Foundation High School Program, and §74.13, Endorsements
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization 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 reflect changes to a career and technical education (CTE) course to align with recently adopted CTE TEKS. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code, §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a), (b-2)(2), and (c-1).
This item presents for consideration applications for proposed new innovative courses and renewal of currently approved courses that are scheduled to expire. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
(3) Recommendations Regarding Renewal of Instructional Materials Contracts
This item recommends renewal of instructional materials contracts that expire on August 31, 2025. This action is recommended to ensure that these materials remain available for distribution to school districts until replacements become available. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.026.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 appointment is necessary due to the expiration of the term of office of one board member. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), 11.352.
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one reappointment and one appointment to the board of trustees of Lackland Independent School District (ISD). The action is necessary because of the expiration of the term of office for two board members. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one appointment to the board of trustees of Randolph Field Independent School District (ISD). The appointment is necessary because of the expiration of the term of office of one board member. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.
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 the review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A, State Board of Education: General Provisions. Subchapter A establishes the SBOE process for petitioning the adoption of changes to SBOE rules, as required by Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.021. The statutory authority for the rule review is Texas Government Code, (TGC), §2001.039. The statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 30, Subchapter A, is Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.021.