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Category Archives: Public Education
Texas lawmakers expand school marshal program
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
Posted in Public Education, Public Safety
Tagged law enforcement, public education, school marshals, school safety
Legislative committees want degree planning for Texas students enrolled in dual-credit courses
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
Education officials expect increases in special education enrollment, spending
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
Posted in Public Education, State Budget, Uncategorized
Tagged IDEA, special education, Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education
School finance commission reviews programs for English learners
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
Texas Legislature reviewing Hurricane Harvey school costs
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
Posted in Public Education, State Budget
Tagged hurricane, school districts, school facilities, school finance
