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How long it takes to redraw Texas voting maps will determine whether the primaries proceed as scheduled or must be postponed.

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news, legislative updates, and regulatory developments.

In a rapid and unexpected turn of events, the Texas House and Senate called final adjournment of the session after passing a few education bills Thursday night, Sept. 2, 2021.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath answered questions from the State Board of Education Wednesday, September 1, 2021, touching on topics from STAAR to virtual education.

Nearly 50 new state laws affecting public education go into effect September 1, 2021.

The committee met Monday, August 30, 2021, to debate mask mandates and changes to accelerated instruction laws. Another meeting is set for Tuesday.

The committee convened late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2021, to vote on pending legislation. A civics bill advanced, but members could not agree on other controversial proposals.

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s education news, legislative updates, and regulatory developments.

The committee met Tuesday, August 24, 2021, for the first time since the regular legislative session ended and heard hours of testimony.

Gov. Greg Abbott released the new order Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, reiterating that local governmental entities cannot mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, even if they are fully FDA-approved.