By Denise Carter, manager TASB Student Solutions The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) informed the Texas Education Agency in June 2023 that it completed its corrective actions for statewide noncompliance […]
Updated Special Education Requirements and Guidelines for Maintaining Compliance 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 »
Record teacher shortages have forced school districts to up the ante as they try different ways to attract and retain qualified, effective educators. From pay raises to four-day work weeks
Mentors, Co-Teaching & Apprenticeship Read More »
In a win for some and a loss for others, the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts school board voted 4 – 2 to use biological sex as a determinant
Updates from the Gender Wars Front Lines 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 »
Gov. Abbot’s year-long teacher task force put this very obvious suggestion at the top of its list; unions, employees, families, communities, and school administrators have been shouting it loud and
Just the Highlights Read More »
