June 20, 2023 Committee of the Full Board
TUESDAY
June 20, 2023
9:00 a.m.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD – Room 1-104
Public testimony – Individual testimony will be taken at the time the related item comes up for committee discussion or action. The procedures for public testimony at State Board of Education committee meetings and general board meetings are provided in SBOE Operating Rules.
1. Proposed New Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Occupational Safety and Health in 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §127.17, Career and Technical Education Standards in Occupational Safety and Health, Adopted 2023, and §127.18, Occupational Safety and Health (One Credit), Adopted 2023. The proposal would provide the opportunity for the board to consider two options for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in workplace safety and health. One option would establish a one-credit standalone high school course and a second option would establish a set of standards to be imbedded within each career and technical education (CTE) principles course. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c(4); 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
2. Discussion of Renewal of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency Contract
This item provides an opportunity for the committee to discuss extending the current test vendor contract relating to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter C, Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency or proceeding with a competitive procurement process for a Fiscal Year 2025 award. The current 3-year contract with GED Testing Service allows for one 3-year extension. The current contract expires on August 31, 2024. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.111.
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
This item provides an opportunity for the committee to receive an update on legislation passed by the 88th Texas Legislature during the regular session.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
4. Update on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Review
This item provides the opportunity for staff to present an update on the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and for the board to provide additional guidance to TEKS review work groups. The board will also have an opportunity to approve TEKS review process documents for publication on the website. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE – ACTION
SBOE – ACTION
5. Public Hearing on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, and Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance
A public hearing before the State Board of Education (SBOE) is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Testimony will be presented regarding proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §127.19, Project-Based Research (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.20, Career Preparation I (Two Credits), Adopted 2023; §127.21, Career Preparation II (Two Credits), Adopted 2023; and §127.22, Extended Career Preparation (One Credit), Adopted 2023; and Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance, §127.275, Entrepreneurship I (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.276, Entrepreneurship II (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.277, Practicum in Entrepreneurship (One Credit), Adopted 2023; and §127.278, Extended Practicum in Entrepreneurship (One Credit), Adopted 2023. In accordance with SBOE operating procedures, oral testimony will be limited to two minutes per person. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
6. Discussion of Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, and Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance
This item provides an opportunity for the board to discuss proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter B, High School, §127.19, Project-Based Research (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.20, Career Preparation I (Two Credits), Adopted 2023; §127.21, Career Preparation II (Two Credits), Adopted 2023; and §127.22, Extended Career Preparation (One Credit), Adopted 2023; and Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance, §127.275, Entrepreneurship I (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.276, Entrepreneurship II (One Credit), Adopted 2023; §127.277, Practicum in Entrepreneurship (One Credit), Adopted 2023; and §127.278, Extended Practicum in Entrepreneurship (One Credit), Adopted 2023. The proposal would update the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to ensure the content of the courses remains current. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c), and 28.025(a).
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
7. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
This item provides the opportunity for the board to discuss revisions to the ELPS. Revisions to the ELPS would ensure the standards remain current and comply with federal requirements. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c), and 29.051.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION
8. Discussion of Pending Litigation
The State Board of Education (SBOE) may enter into executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending and contemplated litigation with the general counsel, legal staff, and, if necessary, attorney(s) from the Attorney General's Office. The Committee of the Full Board will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss any litigation arising after the date of posting or reasonably contemplated as of the date of the board meeting.
COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
SBOE – NO ACTION