June 2023 SBOE General Meeting
OFFICIAL AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS
June 23, 2023
9:00 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
State Board of Education, April 14, 2023
1. Resolutions and Presentations
Resolution honoring the 2023 Student Heroes Award Recipients
Resolution expressing appreciation to restore the SBOE's Bond Guarantee Capacity
Presentation of Milken Educator Award
2023 Texas Teacher of the Year, Shelley Jeoffroy, Irving ISD
2023 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, Chris McLeod, Brazosport ISD
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.
Any agenda item may be placed on the Consent Agenda by any State Board of Education committee.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD
3. Proposed New Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Safety and Health in 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School
(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 and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §127.17, Career and Technical Education Standards in Occupational Safety and Health, Adopted 2023, and §127.18, Occupational Safety and Health (One Credit), Adopted 2023. The proposal would provide the opportunity for the board to consider two options for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in workplace safety and health. One option would establish a one-credit standalone high school course and a second option would establish a set of standards to be imbedded within each career and technical education (CTE) principles course. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
4. Discussion of Renewal of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency Contract
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item provides an opportunity for the committee to discuss extending the current test vendor contract relating to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter C, Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency or proceeding with a competitive procurement process for a Fiscal Year 2025 award. The current 3-year contract with GED Testing Service allows for one 3-year extension. The current contract expires on August 31, 2024. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.111.
5. Update on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Review
This item provides the opportunity for staff to present an update on the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and for the board to provide additional guidance to TEKS review work groups. The board will also have an opportunity to approve TEKS review process documents for publication on the website. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
6. Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 100, Charters, Subchapter A, Open-Enrollment Charter Schools, §100.1, Selection Process
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 100, Charters, Subchapter A, Open-Enrollment Charter Schools, §100.1, Selection Process. The proposed amendment would modify the no-contact period for open-enrollment charter applicants or any person or entity acting on their behalf. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §12.101.
7. Consideration of the Commissioner of Education's Generation 28 Open-Enrollment Charter School Proposals
This item provides the committee and board an opportunity to review and take action or no action on the commissioner’s list of proposed Subchapter D Open-Enrollment Charter Schools scheduled to open in the 2024-2025 school year. If awarded, the charters will have an initial five-year term. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §12.101.
COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION
8. Consideration of Innovative Courses
This item presents innovative courses that do not fall within any of the subject areas of the foundation or enrichment curriculum for consideration by the committee and board for approval. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS POSTED FOR DISCUSSION ON COMMITTEE AGENDAS
Committee chairs may provide an update about discussion items considered during the current meeting by any standing committee or ad hoc committee.
REPORTS OF OTHER STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CONCERNS IN INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS
Members of the State Board of Education may present information regarding agenda items or other relevant information about public education.
Information Materials
1. State Board of Education Operating Rules (amended February 2, 2023)
2. 2021-2025 Rule Review Plan for State Board of Education Rules
This item outlines the rule review plan for State Board of Education (SBOE) rules during the period of September 2021 through August 2025. Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.039, requires an ongoing four-year rule review of existing state agency rules, including SBOE rules. The rule review requirement in TGC, §2001.039, is designed to ensure that the reason for initially adopting or readopting a rule continues to exist.