June 11, 2019 Committee of the Full Board Item 2

 Ethics Training

 
June 11, 2019

COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY: This item will provide State Board of Education (SBOE) members with a discussion of the ethics statutes and rules that apply to SBOE members.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §43.0031 and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §33.5(s).

TEC, §43.0031 requires the SBOE to adopt an ethics policy.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: Under the Permanent School Fund (PSF) Code of Ethics, the SBOE is required to have yearly ethics training.

FISCAL IMPACT: This training will help SBOE members be more aware of the applicable ethics rules and statutes and may ensure that potential ethical problems are avoided.

PUBLIC  BENEFIT AND COST TO PERSONS: This training will help to ensure that all SBOE business is conducted according to high ethical standards.

PROCEDURAL AND REPORTING IMPLICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.

Staff Members Responsible:
Von Byer, General Counsel, Legal Services
Christopher Maska, TEA Ethics Advisor, Legal Services

Attachment I: A Guide to Ethics Laws for State Officers and Employees

Attachment II: Can I Take It?

Attachment III: Can I Take This Trip?

Attachment IV: Revolving Door