Category Archives: Public Education

Hazing law now includes coerced over-consumption of alcohol

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

A Texas law that took effect September 1 makes it a crime under the state’s hazing law to coerce a student to consume a drug or to consume an alcoholic beverage in an amount that would lead a reasonable person … Continue reading →

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Texas lawmakers expand school marshal program

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

As part of a state effort to strengthen school safety in the wake of a shooting last year that left 10 people dead at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas, the Legislature in 2019 considered measures to expand the … Continue reading →

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Legislative committees want degree planning for Texas students enrolled in dual-credit courses

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

As enrollment has increased in dual-credit programs in Texas, state lawmakers have raised concerns that some high school students may be taking college courses that will not count toward their degree programs. Proposals could emerge during the regular session of … Continue reading →

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Education officials expect increases in special education enrollment, spending

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Texas education officials say they are anticipating increased costs for special education as the state implements a federally mandated plan to improve services for children with disabilities. The plan is expected to increase the number of students served by school district special … Continue reading →

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School finance commission reviews programs for English learners

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

The Texas Commission on School Finance is considering the funding and effectiveness of state instruction programs for public school students who are English learners, who comprise nearly one-fifth of public school students and whose academic progress is below the state … Continue reading →

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