April 2022 SBOE General Meeting
OFFICIAL AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS
April 8, 2022
9:00 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Student Performance
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
State Board of Education, January 28, 2022
1. Resolutions and Presentations
No resolutions are to be considered.
Public testimony – Individual testimony will be taken at the time the related item comes up for Committee discussion or action. The procedures for registering and taking public testimony at State Board of Education committee meetings and general board meetings are provided online.
Any agenda item may be placed on the Consent Agenda by any State Board of Education committee.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD
3. 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. The proposed amendments would update the high school graduation requirements to align with Senate Bill (SB) 369 and SB 1063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; update course titles; add new courses to satisfy specific graduation requirements; and make technical edits. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.025(a), (b-1), as amended by SB 1063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, (b-3), (b-14), (b-17), (c), (c-1), (c-2), and (c-5); and 28.0256(a) and (b) and (d), as amended by SB 369, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
4. Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter A, Character Traits
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption the proposed repeal of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter A, Character Traits, §120.1, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Positive Character Traits; and proposed amendments to §120.3, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Positive Character Traits, Kindergarten-Grade 2, Adopted 2020; §120.5, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Positive Character Traits, Grades 3-5, Adopted 2020; §120.7, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Positive Character Traits, Grades 6-8, Adopted 2020; and §120.9, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Positive Character Traits, Grades 9-12, Adopted 2020. The proposed revisions would update the standards for positive character traits to align with the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 123, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c); and 29.906, as amended by SB 123, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
5. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, Subchapter G, Education and Training, §§127.317, 127.318, and 127.323, and Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §127.783 and §127.784
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, Subchapter G, Education and Training, §127.317, Child Development; §127.318, Child Guidance; and §127.323, Human Growth and Development; and Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §127.783, Engineering Design and Presentation I; and §127.784, Engineering Design and Presentation II. The proposed new sections would update the career and technical education (CTE) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for courses in the career clusters for education and training and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to ensure the standards are up to date. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a), (c), (n), and (o); and 28.025(a), (b-2) and (b-17).
6. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §§127.788-127.794
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §127.788, Fundamentals of Computer Science (One Credit), Adopted 2022; §127.789, Computer Science I (One Credit), Adopted 2022; §127.790, Computer Science II (One Credit), Adopted 2022; §127.791, Computer Science III (One Credit), Adopted 2022; §127.792, Foundations of Cybersecurity (One Credit), Adopted 2022; §127.793, Digital Forensics (One Credit), Adopted 2022; and §127.794, Cybersecurity Capstone (One Credit), Adopted 2022. The proposed new rules would update the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the high school cybersecurity and computer science courses to ensure the standards remain current. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a), (c), (c-3), and (f)(2); and 28.025(a), (c-1)(1) and (c-10).
7. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 126, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§126.1-126.3 and 126.8-126.10; and Subchapter B, Middle School, §§126.17-126.19
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 126, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Technology Applications, Subchapter A, Elementary, §126.1, Technology Applications, Kindergarten, Adopted 2022; §126.2, Technology Applications, Grade 1, Adopted 2022; §126.3, Technology Applications, Grade 2, Adopted 2022; §126.8, Technology Applications, Grade 3, Adopted 2022; §126.9, Technology Applications, Grade 4, Adopted 2022; and §126.10, Technology Applications, Grade 5, Adopted 2022; and Subchapter B, Middle School, §126.17, Technology Applications, Grade 6, Adopted 2022; §126.18, Technology Applications, Grade 7, Adopted 2022; and §126.19, Technology Applications, Grade 8, Adopted 2022. The proposed new rules would update the technology applications standards to ensure the standards remain current. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a), (c), (c-3), and (z).
8. Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter C, High School, §113.76, Personal Financial Literacy and Economics
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter C, High School, §113.76, Personal Financial Literacy and Economics. The proposed new rule would add Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a new social studies course to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c); and 28.025(b-1) and (b-22), as amended and added by SB 1063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
9. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.3, Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.3, Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum. The proposed amendment would update the list of high school courses for social studies and physical education that are required to be offered to students. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a), and 28.025(b-1)(4) and (b-22), as added by SB 1063, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
10. Proclamation 2024 of the State Board of Education Advertising for Bids on Instructional Materials
This item provides an opportunity for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to issue Proclamation 2024, calling for instructional materials for science, technology applications, and specified courses in career and technical education. Instructional materials submitted in response to Proclamation 2024 would be scheduled for adoption by the SBOE in November 2023. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.022.
11. Update on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Review
This item provides the opportunity for staff to present an update on the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and for the board to provide additional guidance to TEKS and ELPS review work groups, as necessary. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c); and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION
12. Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 115, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§115.1-115.7, Subchapter B, Middle School, §§115.21-115.23, and Subchapter C, High School, §§115.31-115.33
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization the proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 115, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, Subchapter A, Elementary, §115.1, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, Elementary; §115.2, Health Education, Kindergarten; §115.3, Health Education, Grade 1; §115.4, Health Education, Grade 2; §115.5, Health Education, Grade 3; §115.6, Health Education, Grade 4; and §115.7, Health Education, Grade 5; Subchapter B, Middle School, §115.21, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, Middle School; §115.22, Health Education, Grade 6; and §115.23, Health Education, Grade 7-8; and Subchapter C, High School, §115.31, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Education, High School; §115.32, Health 1, Grades 9-10 (One-Half Credit); and §115.33, Advanced Health, Grades 11-12 (One-Half Credit). The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten-Grade 12 health education and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§115.11-115.17, 115.25-115.28, and 115.37-115.40 beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a) and (c).
13. Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 116, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, Subchapter A, Elementary, §§116.1-116.7, Subchapter B, Middle School, §§116.21-116.24, and Subchapter C, High School, §§116.51-116.56
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization the proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 116, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, Subchapter A, Elementary, §116.1, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, Elementary; §116.2, Physical Education, Kindergarten; §116.3, Physical Education, Grade 1; §116.4, Physical Education, Grade 2; §116.5, Physical Education, Grade 3; §116.6, Physical Education, Grade 4; and §116.7, Physical Education, Grade 5; Subchapter B, Middle School, §116.21, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, Middle School; §116.22, Physical Education, Grade 6; §116.23, Physical Education, Grade 7; and §116.24, Physical Education, Grade 8; and Subchapter C, High School, §116.51, Implementation of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Education, High School; §116.52, Foundations of Personal Fitness (One-Half Credit); §116.53, Adventure/Outdoor Education (One-Half Credit); §116.54, Aerobic Activities (One-Half Credit); §116.55, Individual Sports (One-Half Credit); and §116.56, Team Sports (One-Half Credit). The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten-Grade 12 physical education and related implementation language that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§116.11-116.17, 116.25-116.28, and 116.61-116.64 beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a), and (c).
14. Proposed Approval of Innovative Courses
This item recommends approval of innovative courses that do not fall within any of the subject areas of the foundation or enrichment curriculum. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization the proposed repeal of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development, Subchapter G, Education and Training, §127.310, Principles of Education and Training (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §127.312, Instructional Practices (Two Credits), Adopted 2015; and §127.313, Practicum in Education and Training (Two Credits), Adopted 2015; Subchapter I, Health Science, §127.409, Health Informatics (One Credit), Adopted 2015; and Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §127.753, Engineering Design and Problem Solving (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §127.755, Engineering Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §127.761, Fundamentals of Computer Science (One Credit); and §127.764, Computer Science III (One Credit); and Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Human Services, §130.277, Child Development (One Credit), Adopted 2015. The proposed repeals would remove the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for nine career and technical education (CTE) courses that will be superseded by 19 TAC §§127.316, 127.317, 127.325, 127.326, 127.418, 127.782, 127.785, 127.788, and 127.791 beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a) and (c).
COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FINANCE/PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
16. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter C, Adoptions By Reference, §109.41, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide. The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the updated Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG). Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.055(b)(32), 7.102(c)(32), 44.001(a) and (b), 44.007(a)-(d), and 44.008(b).
COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL INITIATIVES
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would propose an amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, §228.2, Definitions, §228.10, Approval Process, §228.30, Educator Preparation Curriculum, and §228.35, Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training. The proposed amendments would implement Senate Bills (SBs) 226 and 1590 and House Bills (HBs) 139 and 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The proposed amendments would allow educator preparation programs (EPPs) the flexibility to conduct certain required formal observations virtually; would provide for training requirements for all educators with regard to students with disabilities and virtual instruction and virtual learning; and would allow service members, spouses, and veterans to get credit toward educator certification requirements for clinical and professional experience. Statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter §§228.2, 228.10, 228.30 and 228.35 is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.031; 21.041(b)(1) and (2); 21.044, as amended by HB 159 and SB 226, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.0442(c); 21.0443, as amended by HB 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.045(a), as amended by HB 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.0453, as amended by HB 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.0454; 21.0455; 21.046(b), as amended by HB 159, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.048(a); 21.0485; 21.0487(c); 21.0489(c); 21.049(a); 21.0491; 21.050(a)–(c); and 21.051, as amended by HB 159 and SB 1590, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; and the Texas Occupations Code (TOC), §55.004, as amended and added by HB 139, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session; and §55.007.
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would propose amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States, which serves as a foundation for the practices and procedures related to issuance of Texas certification to individuals licensed in other states. The proposed amendments would provide clarification and updates to requirements for individuals licensed in other states to obtain a standard Texas educator certificate. Statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter H, is the TEC, §§21.040(4); 21.041(a), (b)(1), (4), and (5), and (c); 21.048; and 21.052(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e).
19. Review of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would propose amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries. The proposed amendments would update the requirements for certification of educators from other countries. Statutory authority for the proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 245 is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.041(b)(1), (4), and (5); 21.048; and 21.052(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e).
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would propose amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 232, General Certification Provisions, Subchapter A, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of Senate Bills (SBs) 199, 1267, and 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021. The proposed amendments would require that all educators receive continuing professional education (CPE) training in educating students with disabilities; would update the CPE training requirements for classroom teachers, principals, and school counselors; and would provide for the SBEC to determine the training guidelines for CPE credit regarding the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The proposed amendments would also allow for a school district to request a hardship exemption for an educator who has an invalid certificate due to not having the required CPE hours for certificate renewal; would require educators to receive dyslexia training for certificate renewal; and would add CPE activities to the list of topics that educators can receive for certificate renewal. Statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 232, Subchapter A, is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a); 21.0031(f); 21.031; 21.041(b)(1)–(4) and (7)–(9); 21.054, as amended by SBs 1267 and 2066, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.0541, as amended by SB 199, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; 21.0543; and 22.0831(f); and Texas Occupations Code (TOC), §55.002 and §55.003.