Strong documentation is the foundation of compliance and a critical component of supporting student success. Whether preparing for cyclical monitoring or working to strengthen internal practices, recognizing the most common documentation challenges can help your team stay proactive.   Here are five areas where special education folders frequently fall short, along with practical tips for addressing…

Texas House Bill 1481 (HB 1481), introduced during the 89th Legislature, focuses on regulating student use of personal communication devices—such as smartphones and smartwatches—within public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. The bill mandates that these educational institutions adopt and enforce written policies prohibiting students from using personal communication devices while on school property during the…

The Texas Senate has sent the school choice bill to the governor for signature, concurring with the House proposed amendments last week.  Governor Greg Abbott has pledged to sign it, as this was one of his top priorities for this legislative session. The bill creates about 100,000 education savings accounts (ESAs), funded with $1 billion…