To counter the rising surge of ransomware and malicious activity affecting local educational agencies (LEAs) around the state, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is launching the TX K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative, […]
TEA Launches K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative Read More »
HB 3 amended the Texas Education Code by adding Section §37.1131 (effective September 1, 2023), which requires each school system to adopt a policy for providing notice regarding violent activity
TEA Releases Model Standards for Parent Notice of Violent Activity Read More »
In response to a recent increase of complaints, the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Dear Colleague Letter clarifying the circumstances under which schools may — consistent with
New Department of Education Guidance on Racial Inclusiveness Read More »
Mary Norsworthy sued her employer Houston Independent School District (“HISD”) for retaliation and age discrimination. The district court dismissed Norsworthy’s complaint for failing to state a claim. On appeal, the
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Retaliation Lawsuit Read More »
Nidia Heston (“Heston”) sued the Austin Independent School District (“AISD”) on behalf of her minor son, A.H., alleging that AISD violated § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“§
Disability Claims Were Allowed to Proceed Against the School District Read More »
Texas law requires all students who do not achieve” approaches” or higher on STAAR grades 3 through 8 or End of Course (EOC) assessments be provided accelerated instruction. These requirements,
TEA to Host Webinar on New HB 1416 Accelerated Learning Requirements Read More »
Child abuse reporting requirements have changed to provide more information and transparency related to individuals making a report. House Bill 63 amends Texas Family Code provisions that address reports of
Texas Legislature Amends Child Abuse Reporting Requirements Read More »
The Texas Legislature has passed a bill aimed at ensuring public school safety. House Bill 3 requires school boards to determine the appropriate number of armed security officers for each
The Texas Legislature Approves Comprehensive Safety Bill Read More »
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has issued its annual report for fiscal year 2022. These reports summarize OCR’s policy and enforcement activities and are required by Section
Department of Education Issues Report for FY 2022 Read More »
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health have updated their mental health toolkit. It promotes the Zero Suicide in Texas initiative
Texas Suicide Prevention Toolkit Available Read More »
