Blog Archive

With 15 bills on the agenda, the topics covered included school start and end dates in Districts of Innovation (DOI), seizure training requirements, the assignment of students to uncertified teachers, concussion oversight teams, special education due process, suspension of students who are homeless, and adult education programs.

In each fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30, the President releases his vision for the country's budget.

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, the House Public Education Committee heard over 12 hours of testimony from 116 individuals on the House school finance plan, House Bill (HB) 3.

Here's your wrap-up of the week's major education headlines coming out of Austin and Washington, DC, as reported by the ATPE Governmental Relations team.

There is good news to report from the nation's capital, as some members of Congress are looking to double a popular tax deduction that benefits educators.

The Senate Education Committee met today, March 5, 2019, to discuss a school safety bill and several bills dealing with school marshals.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2019, the House Public Education Committee heard six bills related to testing and the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).

On Monday afternoon, March 4, 2019, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill (SB) 3 by Sen. Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound).

Numerous members of the Texas House of Representatives filled a crowded room at the State Capitol today for a press conference heralding the filing of House Bill (HB) 3.

Read the latest legislative and education news for this "ATPE at the Capitol" week from your ATPE Governmental Relations team.