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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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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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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1/22/2013 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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1/9/2013 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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1/8/2013 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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1/7/2013 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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12/19/2012 1:14 PM in
The Texas Teaching Commission has released a report that includes recommendations for the teaching profession....
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12/6/2012 7:19 AM in
Day 24 of the school finance litigation resumed this morning with the cross-examination of Mr. Charles Dupre, Pflugerville ISD Superintendent, and testimony from Dr. John Folks, former superintendent of Northside ISD....
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12/4/2012 5:07 PM in
Court resumed on December 4, 2012 with Dr. Jacob Vigdor returning to the stand to address pay-for-performace issues. Mr. Gonzalo Salazar, superintendent from Los Fresnos CISD, and Mr. Charles Dupre, superintendent from Pflugerville ISD, would take the stand later in the afternoon. ...
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11/30/2012 11:40 AM in
Commissioner Williams announced the deferral of the rule that EOCs count as 15 percent of student grades for the 2012-13 school year....
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11/26/2012 5:15 PM in
After several days off due to the Thanksgiving break, day eighteen of the school finance court case began on Monday, November 26th with Dr. Heath Burns, superintendent of Abilene ISD, taking the stand. Dr. Meria Carstarphen, superintendent of Austin ISD, would take the stand after lunch. ...
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10/30/2012 8:18 AM in
Day five began with Dr. Jeri Pfeifer, superintendent of Everman ISD, returning to the stand for more questions from Ms. Hunter, an attorney representing the Texas Taxpayer and Student Fairness Coalition plaintiffs. Then, David Thompson questioned Lynn Moak on school finance and assessment / accountability issues....
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10/25/2012 9:26 AM in
Litigation testimony today covered Dr. Guy Sconzo, Mr. Antonio Limón, and Dr. Kay Waggoner....
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10/19/2012 11:23 AM in
A report has been posted on Schoolfundingfairness.org. It ranks the states across a number of metrics related to school finance. A new interactive section allows for data exploration by state....
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10/19/2012 11:06 AM in
Use the link below to listen to Evan Smith from the Texas Tribune interview Diane Ravitch on high stakes testing and other issues....
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10/25/2012 1:20 PM in MCA Updates
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Current Fiscal Conditions, chaired by Rep. Aycock, met Wednesday, October 17th for about an hour to discuss several items of interest for the upcoming legislative session, including conversations related to the Rainy Day Fund and the impact of reversing the FSP August payment delay....
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10/18/2012 8:58 AM in
The Sunset Advisory Commission has published its staff report regarding review of the Texas Education Agency. ...
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10/18/2012 8:53 AM in
The Austin American Statesman reports that soaring state tax collections could be setting up a record state budget surplus....
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10/18/2012 8:54 AM in
Recent interview with new Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams. ...
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10/18/2012 8:54 AM in
Use the links in the article below to access video of Governor Perry, Speaker Straus and Sen. Patrick talking about education issues at the GOP convention in Florida....
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10/18/2012 8:54 AM in
The Texas Teacher Retirement System released a study on the TRS pension benefit design....
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10/18/2012 8:54 AM in
Link here to an interview with outgoing Garland ISD superintendent Curtis Culwell on the future of education in Texas....
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8/14/2012 5:23 PM in
TEA has posted instructions for applying for waivers (including class size waivers) through its new automated waiver application process....
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8/14/2012 8:24 AM in
At its annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, May 2-4, 2012, the National Education Finance Conference has awarded Lynn M. Moak a Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished service in Texas public school finance since 1966. ...
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