January 31, 2023 SBOE General Meeting Item 3
Review and Adoption of State Board of Education Operating Rules
January 31, 2023
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: ACTION
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107(b), at the first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members, the board shall adopt rules of procedure. This item provides an opportunity for the board to review existing operating rules to determine if changes and revisions are needed.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107(b).
TEC, §7.107(b) requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to organize, adopt operating rules, and elect a vice chair and secretary at the first regular meeting after an election and qualification of new members.
The full text of statutory citations can be found in the statutory authority section of this agenda.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: The SBOE operating rules were last reviewed and adopted on January 26, 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: The board is required by state law to adopt rules of procedures at its first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members. Current board operating rules and the areas of jurisdiction are shown in the information materials section of the SBOE agenda. The board's current operating rules contain a resolution which defines committees of the SBOE and their assignments.
MOTION TO BE CONSIDERED: The State Board of Education:
Review and adopt operating rules as amended.
Staff Member Responsible:
Monica Martinez, Associate Commissioner, Standards and Programs
Separate Exhibit:
State Board of Education Operating Rules
(Proposed for Amendment January 31, 2023)
Attachment:
Registration Form for Public