About TEA

PID (Person Identification Database)

A system used by TEA to manage and store identifying information on students and teachers in the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). The purpose of the PID system is to ensure that each time data are collected for the same individual, certain pieces of basic identifying information match.

PKES (Prekindergarten Early Start Grant)

A grant that provides funds to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to prepare students to enter kindergarten on or above grade level

PKG (Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines)

Guidelines developed to help educators provide all preschool children with the proper foundations for school success

PSF (Permanent School Fund)

A fund created with a $2 million appropriation by the Texas Legislature in 1854 expressly for the benefit of the public schools of Texas. The Constitution of 1876 stipulated that certain lands and all proceeds from the sale of these lands should also constitute the PSF.

RDA (Results Driven Accountability)

An automated data system that reports annually on the performance of local education agencies (LEAs) in selected program areas (bilingual education/English as a second language, career and technical education, certain federal Title programs, and special education).

RFP (Request for Proposals)

A competitive solicitation method used for highly technical or specialized services. It is generally used when there is no direct legal authority to acquire services exceeding $25,000.

RFQ (Request for Qualifications)

A competitive solicitation document requesting submission of qualifications or specialized expertise in response to the scope of services required

RFO (Request for Offer)

A solicitation for computer-related products or services exceeding $5,000 requesting the submission of an offer in response to the required scope of services, including a cost proposal

RFI (Request for Information)

A general invitation to contractors requesting information for a potential future agency solicitation. The RFI is typically used as a research and information-gathering tool for preparation of a solicitation.

RFA (Request for Application)

An application for a grant. It is used usually used for school districts or open-enrollment charter school grants.