The House Committee on Public Education

87th Legislature

July 26, 2022

10:00 a.m.             

Continued on July 27, 2022

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Pursuant to a notice posted on June 20, 2022, revised on July 21, 2022, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Dutton, at 10:19 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Dutton; Lozano; Allen; Allison; Bell, Keith; Buckley; Huberty; King, Ken; Meza; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

The committee heard invited testimony from the State Board of Education.

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee considered interim charge #4:

Examine partnerships between K-12, higher education institutions, and employers that

promote postsecondary and career readiness and identify current obstacles that public schools,

higher education institutions, and employers face. Make recommendations to ensure career and

technical education programs, internships, apprenticeships, and other opportunities are more

accessible.

(Representative Talarico now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee considered interim charge #9:

Monitor and analyze the state policy on curriculum and instructional materials used in public

schools.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The committee considered interim charge #3:

Identify and examine efforts to ensure that parents have a meaningful role in their children’s

education. Recommend necessary changes in both independent school district board and open enrollment charter governing board governance to protect the right of parents to participate in

their child’s education.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The hearing continued after midnight.  The following actions occurred July 27, 2022.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 12:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2022, on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Dutton, Chair

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Tamoria Jones, Clerk