4/29/2013 11:31 AM in
The attached paper entitled "Trends in State Support for Higher Education" by Mary Moak was presented at the National Education Finance Conference in May 2013.
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4/23/2013 1:06 PM in
The floor amendments for HB 1025 ($500 million for public education for the 2012-13 school year) were filed this morning.
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4/8/2013 12:40 PM in
On Monday, April 8 in the State Affairs Committee, Sen. Duncan submitted a Committee Substitute for SB 1458 related to the administration of and benefits payable to the TRS.
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4/4/2013 9:34 PM in
The House moved its version of the state budget closer to conference committee today, 135-12. The bill still contains a $2.5 billion increase to the FSP over last biennium and it now contains language that would prohibit any money appropriated to TEA to be used for school vouchers or tax-credit scholarships.
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3/28/2013 10:46 AM in
The Senate and now House
Appropriations Committee have concluded their work on the Article III, Public
Education funding levels for the 2014-15 biennium. The House CSSB 1 is scheduled
to be heard on the House floor April 4th. More details below. ...
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3/14/2013 1:47 PM in
The House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees have concluded much of the work on the Article III, Public Education funding levels for the 2014-15 biennium. The House Appropriations concluded its last day of work by adding $1.5 billion to the Foundation School Program.
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2/15/2013 3:48 PM in
At look back at House and Senate Education Committee meetings and a look forward to a busy week.
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2/14/2013 9:33 AM in
Yesterday was the final day of litigation. Attorneys for the state and each of the six litigant groups had the opportunity to provide closing arguments, and Judge Dietz followed up with an oral ruling indicating that the system is unconstitutional because it is quantitatively inefficient (lacks equity), is unsuitable and inadequate, and is a de facto state property tax. ...
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2/5/2013 8:22 AM in
The first meeting of the House Appropriations Committee was held on Monday, February 4th. Chaired by Rep. Pitts, the committee heard detailed overviews from the Comptroller’s office and Legislative Budget Board on the overall revenue picture and the initial HB 1 budget proposals for health and human services and public education. ...
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2/5/2013 8:23 AM in
Use the link below to read the comments from Judge Dietz....
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2/5/2013 8:23 AM in
Litigation over the school finance system in Texas continued for the forty-third day with testimony on behalf of the charter school plaintiff group from Dr. Anthony Rolle, Dr. R. Craig Wood, and David Dunn, Executive Director of the Texas Charter School Association. ...
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1/30/2013 3:11 PM in
Day forty-two of the school finance trial was held on Monday, January 29, 2013. ...
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1/28/2013 3:19 PM in
Day forty-one of the school finance trial was held on Monday, January 28, 2013. Denise Pierce, Brooks Flemister, and Mark DiBella were called to the stand on behalf of the charter school intervenors to discuss numerous issues, including operations and facilities funding. ...
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1/28/2013 4:19 PM in
Last Week had several items of interest worth noting, including the Senate Finance Committee's meeting on SB 1 (state budget). ...
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1/25/2013 11:47 AM in
On day forty of the school finance court case, Sally Partridge, Dr. Rick Reedy, and Dan Casey were called to the stand to field some clean-up questions on charter schools, teacher compensation issues, and the current state budget outlook, respectively....
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1/24/2013 9:28 AM in
Litigation over the school finance system in Texas continued for the thirty-ninth day with testimony from Ms. Danessa Bolling, resident within North Forest ISD and mother of three. ...
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1/24/2013 9:27 AM in
Day 38 of the school finance litigation began with witnesses for the TREE intervenors....
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1/22/2013 3:53 PM in
Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, and Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Humble, announced their intention today (Tuesday, Jan. 22) to file legislation to enhance safety for students and school personnel....
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1/21/2013 2:01 PM in
The school finance court case resumed on Thursday, January 17, 2013. The efficiency intervenors, Texans for Real Efficiency and Equity in Education, called Dr. Don McAdams and Mr. Bill Hammond to the stand....
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1/17/2013 11:29 AM in
Day thirty-six of the school finance court case resumed on Wednesday, January, 16, 2013. The efficiency intervenors, Texans for Real Efficiency and Equity in Education, called Dr. Eric Hanushek to the stand. ...
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1/17/2013 11:28 AM in
Litigation over the school finance system in Texas continued for the thirty-fifth day with testimony from Bo Smedshammer, Andrea Smedshammer, and Dr. Paul T. Hill. ...
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1/14/2013 9:14 PM in
Two witnesses, Ms. Laura Ayala and Dr. Linda Roska, testified for the state today at the school finance trial. Ms. Ayala's testimony concerned assessment of, and results for, English language learners and Dr. Roska focused on a series of graduation-related data....
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1/10/2013 4:35 PM in
Day thirty-three of the school finance court case convened on Thursday, January 10, 2013. The Director of Early Childhood Education for TEA, Gina Day, was called to the stand to discuss the state’s pre-kindergarten program. The Director of Bilingual and ESL Education for TEA, Susie Coultress, was also called to the stand to discuss issues related to English Language Learners. ...
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1/10/2013 9:03 AM in
Day 32 of the school finance trial continued the cross examination of Dr. Dawn-Fisher, followed by testimony from Tom Currah of the Comptroller's office....
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1/9/2013 1:33 PM in
The Texas Tribune detailed a press conference held on the second day of the Legislative Session. Perry commented "education spending has been more than adequate over the last decade." Read full article for more details. ...
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1/9/2013 1:31 PM in
Litigation over the school finance system in Texas continued for the 31st day with testimony from Dr. Lisa Dawn-Fisher, TEA. ...
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1/8/2013 3:52 PM in
The Land Board agreed to transfer $300 million from its investments proceeds to the ASF. ...
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1/8/2013 11:29 AM in
The House Public Education Committee released its interim report to the 83rd Legislature. We will have more analysis as soon as possible. ...
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1/8/2013 8:43 AM in
Litigation over the school finance system in Texas continued on day 30, with the stat calling Rob Coleman from the State Comptroller’s Office and Shirley Beaulieu from the Texas Education Agency. Both presentations focused on overall state appropriations to public education in recent biennia. ...
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1/7/2013 11:15 AM in
Comptroller Combs released her biennial revenue estimate for 2014-15 today. With an $8.8 billion surplus and an estimated $92.6 billion in revenue next biennium, the state will have $101.4 billion available. We will have more detailed analysis to follow. ...
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