Honorable Dan Huberty, Chair, House Committee on Public Education
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3828 by Huberty (Relating to accreditation interventions and sanctions.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would modify the qualifying requirements for school districts that could be subject to actions by the commissioner to include those "rated unacceptable" under Education Code Sections 39.053 or 39.054, including those that do not satisfy the accreditation criteria under Section 39.052. The bill would limit commissioner action on improvement plan requirements from all indicators to those in Domain II and would narrow the scope of campus closures.
The commissioner would either approve or reject any campus turnaround plan in writing. If the plan was rejected, the commissioner would be required to send the district an outline of the specific concerns regarding the turnaround plan that resulted in the rejection. A district receiving a rejected plan would be required to create a modified plan with assistance from TEA staff.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
The Texas Education Agency reports that the bill can be implemented with existing resources.
Local Government Impact
TEA estimates a minimal local impact under this bill, as districts are currently required to take action to address campus improvement plans. This bill would limit or eliminate interventions at some districts.