September 10, 2025 Committee of the Full Board
WEDNESDAY
September 10, 2025
9:00 a.m.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD – Room 2.034 (Barbara Jordan Building)
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 committee to discuss proposed new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) developed by subject matter experts for career and technical education (CTE) courses needed to complete certain programs of study. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a), (c), (n), and (o); and 28.025(a) and (b-17).
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
3. Discussion and Action on Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Framework
This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to discuss and potentially take action on the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Framework. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
4. 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 a room (to be determined) to discuss this item.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION