House Bill 3 (HB 3) Implementation: Reading Advisory Committee
| Date: | October 17, 2019 |
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| Subject: | House Bill 3 (HB 3) Implementation: Reading Advisory Committee |
| Category: | School Programs – Reading Support |
| Next Steps: | No Action Required |
The 86th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3 and House Bill 3906 which, among other things, created five advisory committees to support public education:
- Reading Standards K-3 Advisory Committee
- Special Education Allotment Advisory Committee
- Compensatory Education Allotment Advisory Committee
- Financial Aid Advisory Committee
- Assessment Educator Advisory Committee
In accordance with House Bill 3, Commissioner Morath is convening a Reading Advisory Committee to advise the agency on current plans that support reading. The following individuals have been selected for the committee appointment with three meetings to be held during the 2019-2020 school year:
| Dr. Stephanie Al Otaiba, Ph.D. Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Whitney Lawrence, Ph.D. Euless, Texas |
| Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ph.D. Brownsville, Texas |
Derek Little Dallas, Texas |
| Rebecca De Leon San Antonio, Texas |
Cynthia Montes-Bustamonte El Paso, Texas |
| Dr. Jack Fletcher, Ph.D. Houston, Texas |
Barbara Page Woodway, Texas |
| Elizabeth Franco Midland, Texas |
Dr. Susan Silva, Ph.D. League City, Texas |
| Brett Gallini Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Sharon Vaughn, Ph.D. Austin, Texas |
| Dr. Elizabeth Garza, Ph.D. Katy, Texas |
Dr. David Vinson, Ph.D. Wylie, Texas |
| Dr. Mary Ellen Isaacs, Ph,D. Austin, Texas |
Dr. Tracy Weeden, Ph.D. Houston, Texas |
Questions
If you have any questions related to the Reading Advisory Committee, email earlychildhoodeducation@tea.texas.gov or email HB3info@tea.texas.gov.
Sincerely,
Jacquie Porter
Statewide Director of Early Childhood Education