Bill Text: TX SB1317 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-18 - Referred to Education [SB1317 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SB1317-Introduced.html

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87R5551 JES-F
By: Lucio S.B. No. 1317

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the training and responsibilities of certain
educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding
public school oversight.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 11.151, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) The primary responsibility of the trustees is to
facilitate the education of the district's students.
SECTION 2. Section 11.159, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (f) to read as follows:
(f) The State Board of Education shall ensure that any
orientation or training for a trustee related to the state laws
governing public education emphasizes the responsibilities of a
trustee under this subchapter.
SECTION 3. Section 21.043(a), Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(a) The agency shall provide the board with access to data
obtained under the Public Education Information Management System
(PEIMS). The board shall use the data to revise educator
preparation program requirements recommended by the board as needed
to ensure the quality of educators certified in the state.
SECTION 4. Section 21.046, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (f) to read as follows:
(f) In creating the qualifications for certification as a
superintendent or principal, the board shall consider demonstrated
knowledge of, as applicable:
(1) the responsibilities of a superintendent under
Sections 11.1512 and 11.201; or
(2) the responsibilities of a principal under Section
11.202.
SECTION 5. Section 39A.052, Education Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 39A.052. CAMPUS INTERVENTION TEAM MEMBERS; TRAINING.
(a) A campus intervention team assigned by the commissioner under
Section 39A.051 must [may] include teachers, principals, other
educational professionals, and superintendents who, to the
greatest extent possible, are recognized for excellence in their
roles and appointed by the commissioner to serve as members of a
team.
(b) The commissioner shall require members of the campus
intervention team to attend training on the team's responsibilities
and the interventions and sanctions that may be imposed on a
district or campus under this chapter.
SECTION 6. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.