Category Archives: Public Education

Texas Legislature reviewing Hurricane Harvey school costs

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast last August, it caused extensive damage to school facilities in districts that educate about 1.4 million students. The physical and economic damage left in its wake has required some students to attend school … Continue reading →

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Legislature directs some pre-K spending on quality standards

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

The 85th Texas Legislature last year eliminated funding for a grant program designed to improve the quality of prekindergarten (pre-K) programs but adopted a budget rider requiring all districts and charter schools offering pre-K to use a portion of their regular formula … Continue reading →

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Legislature revises laws to address cyberbullying

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Texas lawmakers this year revised state laws on bullying and cyberbullying among youth, and school districts began implementing the changes with the new school year. A new law, SB 179 by Menéndez, is called “David’s Law” in honor of David Molak, … Continue reading →

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Texas limits out-of-school suspensions for young students

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

Texas public school students in prekindergarten through grade 2 no longer may be placed in out-of-school suspension for certain disciplinary infractions under a law enacted this year by the 85th Legislature. HB 674 by E. Johnson, which took effect June … Continue reading →

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TEA seeks funds to boost school internet connectivity

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is asking the Legislature to spend $25 million in fiscal 2018 to help school districts qualify for a federal program that discounts optical fiber construction projects. The agency said the $25 million state investment ultimately could leverage an … Continue reading →

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