Committee Information
CHAIR
Florence Shapiro
MEMBERS
Kip Averitt
Steve Ogden
Dan Patrick
Leticia Van de Putte
Royce West
Tommy Williams
Judith Zaffirini
CLERK:
Holly Mabry
TEL:
(512) 463-0355
LOCATION:
Sam Houston Building, 440
Video/Audio — Archives
80th Session Interim
- October 20, 2008
- October 14, 2008
- October 14, 2008 — Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Education, Senate Finance Subcommittee on Property Appraisal and Revenue Caps
- August 27, 2008 — Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Education, Senate Finance Subcommittee on General Government Issues
- August 18, 2008
- June 23, 2008
- May 19, 2008
- February 29, 2008 — Joint Hearing: Senate Committee on Education, Select Committee on Public School Accountability; Joint hearing with House Committee on Public Education, House Committee on Higher Education.
- February 27, 2008
80th Regular Session
- May 17, 2007 (Part II)
- May 17, 2007 (Part I)
- May 15, 2007
- May 10, 2007 (Part II)
- May 10, 2007 (Part I)
- May 8, 2007
- May 3, 2007
- May 1, 2007 (Part II) — Audio only.
- May 1, 2007 (Part I)
- April 27, 2007 — Audio only.
- April 26, 2007 (Part II)
- April 26, 2007 (Part I)
- April 24, 2007
- April 23, 2007 — Audio only.
- April 19, 2007
- April 17, 2007 (Part II) — Audio only.
- April 17, 2007 (Part I)
- April 16, 2007 — Audio only.
- April 12, 2007
- April 10, 2007 (Part II) — Audio only.
- April 10, 2007 (Part I)
- April 3, 2007 (Part II)
- April 3, 2007 (Part I)
- March 29, 2007 (Part II)
- March 29, 2007 (Part I)
- March 28, 2007 — Audio only.
- March 27, 2007 (Part II)
- March 27, 2007 (Part I)
- March 22, 2007
- March 20, 2007
- March 15, 2007 (Part II)
- March 15, 2007 (Part I)
- March 6, 2007 (Part II)
- March 6, 2007 (Part I)
- February 27, 2007 (Part II)
- February 27, 2007 (Part I)
- February 20, 2007 (Part II)
- February 20, 2007 (Part I)
- February 6, 2007
Written Testimony Submissions and Handouts
* Additional written testimony documents may be available in the Legislative Reference Library.October 20, 2008
Interim Charge: Review and make recommendations regarding best practices for programs targeted to improve the academic success of limited English-proficient students.
Interim Charge: Make recommendations for controlling the costs of textbooks from kindergarten through higher education, and monitor the implementation of HB 188, 80th Legislature, relating to instructional materials.
- Panel 1 - Updates on the Law
- Stacy Skelly, Director for Higher Education, Association of American Publishers
- Panel 2 - Innovation in Textbooks
- Toby Tucker, Assistant Superintendent, Childress ISD
- Joel Thierstein, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Provost, Rice University
Interim Charge: Review the access and quality of career and technical education programs in the state and make recommendations to improve these programs to address the economic and workforce needs of this state.
- Panel 1 - Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center
- Bill Landis, Executive Director of Technology and Career Technology Education, Lubbock ISD
Public Testimony
October 14, 2008
Part II: Convened upon adjournment of the preceding joint hearing with the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Property Appraisal and Revenue Caps
Interim Charge: Review and make recommendations to improve the state's Adult Basic Education program. Emphasis should be placed on ways to advance literacy in Texas in order to promote economic and individual development. The review should also include a study of the coordination of adult education services among state agencies and the availability and accessibility of state and federal funding.
- Panel 1 - The current Adult Basic Education Landscape
- Dr. Raymund Paredes, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Dr. Ray Glynn, Deputy Commissioner for School District Leadership and Educator Quality, Texas Education Agency
- Suzii Paynter, Director of Public Policy and Citizenship, Christian Life Commission
- Dr. Millicent Valek, President, Brazosport College
- Panel 2 - Adult Basic Education Possible Solutions
- Dr. Adelina Silva, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Alamo Community College
- Dr. Katherine Moser, Associate Vice President, College of the Mainland
- Public Testimony
- Wanda F. Garza
Part I: Joint Hearing with the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Property Appraisal and Revenue Caps
Interim Charge: Review current property tax rates at school districts. Explore what mechanisms may exist to prevent any future constitutional funding challenges. Review any funding issues that are particular to certain types of school districts, such as fast growth districts.
- Invited Testimony
- Lisa Dawn-Fisher, Deputy Associate Commissioner School Finance, Texas Education Agency
- Lynn Moak, Partner, Moak, Casey and Associates
Interim Charge: Review the practice of school districts approving budgets contingent on the passage of a rate-rollback election.
- Invited Testimony
- Lisa Dawn-Fisher, Deputy Associate Commissioner School Finance, Texas Education Agency
- Dr. H. John Fuller, Superintendent of Schools, Wylie ISD, Texas Association of School Administrators
- Sarah Winkler, President, Alief ISD Board of Trustees, Texas Association of School Boards, President Elect
Public Testimony
August 27, 2008
Interim Charge: Review and make recommendations that address the state's facility infrastructure needs for public schools, ensuring that funding remains stable, reliable and equitable. Examine the need for funding adjustments for factors that affect the need for facilities, such as fast growth, age and condition of facilities, adequacy of space, construction and land costs, and concentration of students requiring smaller class sizes. Assess the impact on property taxpayers of "rolling forward" the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) each session and the change in biennial appropriations for the Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA).
- Invited Testimony
- John McGeady, Legislative Budget Board Public Education Team
- Lisa Dawn-Fisher, Deputy Associate Commissioner School Finance, Texas Education Agency
- Karen Rue, Ed.D., Superintendent of Northwest ISD, and Chair, Fast Growth School Coalition
- Wayne Pierce, Ed.D., Executive Director, Equity Center
- Peggy M. Venable, State Director of Americans for Prosperity, Member of the Texas Center for Education Research Board
- Phil Montgomery, Chairman, Uplift Education
- Additional Written Testimony
- Rick Bankston, Frisco ISD
- Lesli Cathey, LBB School Reviews
- Public Testimony
- Paul Colbert
- Wesley Duncan
- George Torres
- Laura Wheat
August 18, 2008
Interim Charge: Study the effectiveness of public school programs serving special education students, including autistic students. Specifically, consider whether special education services are adequately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities. The review should also include the availability and quality of the supports and services provided by adult services agencies for individuals with disabilities. Make recommendations for improving public school special education programs and the coordination of adult education services among state agencies.
- Student and Parent Rights
- Lynette Estrada, Parent of McKay Scholarship Student, Miami Dade County, Florida
- Jeffrey S. Miller, J.D., Policy Specialist, Advocacy, Inc.
- Chris Borreca, J.D., Bracewell Giuliani, Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education
- Possible Reforms and Recommendations
- Colleen Horton, HB 1230 Workgroup, Public Policy Director, Texas Center for Disability Studies, University of Texas at Austin (File 1, File 2)
- Frank C. McCamant, Chair, Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
June 23, 2008
Post-hearing follow-up Materials from June 23, 2008
Interim Charge: Study the effectiveness of public school programs serving special education students, including autistic students. Specifically, consider whether special education services are adequately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities. The review should also include the availability and quality of the supports and services provided by adult services agencies for individuals with disabilities. Make recommendations for improving public school special education programs and the coordination of adult education services among state agencies.
- Current Practices for Special Education
- Kathy Clayton, Director, IDEA Coordination, Texas Education Agency (File 1, File 2)
- Judith Moening, Ph.D., Executive Director for Special Education, North East ISD
- Leslie Goodfellow, Parent
- Deya Velasco, Parent
- Transitions to Post-Secondary Life
- Jim Hanophy, Assistant Commissioner for Rehabilitation Services, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- Jon Weizenbaum, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
- Laura G. Buckner, M.Ed., LPC, The Arc of Texas, Parent
- Public Testimony
- Terri Blades
- Mark Colditz
- Christine Gianadda
- Colleen Horton
- Mara LaViola
- Zenobia Joseph (File 1, File 2)
- Marty Murrell
- Patty Quinzi
- Cynthia Singleton
- Mary Jane Williams
Interim Charge: Review and make recommendations regarding best practices for programs targeted to improve the academic success of limited English-proficient students.
- Current Practices for English Language Learners (ELLs)
- Georgina K. González, Bilingual/ESL Director, Curriculum Division, Texas Education Agency
- Leo Gómez, Ph.D., Professor, University of Texas Pan American (File 1, File 2)
- Lori Taylor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University
May 19, 2008
Interim Charge: Review the access and quality of career and technical education programs in the state and make recommendations to improve these programs to address the economic and workforce needs of this state.
- Background and Research
- Sue Wheeler, Director, Postsecondary Programs, ACT, Inc.
- Lee Holcombe, Ed.D., Director of Evaluation & Special Projects, The Texas Schools Project, University of Texas at Dallas
- Workforce and Economic Development Perspectives
- Tom Pauken, Chairman, Texas Workforce Commission
- John Stroud, Executive Director, Longview Economic Development Corporation
- Robin Painovich, Director, Career & Technology Association of Texas (File 1, File 2)
- Alternative Approaches for CTE
- Kim Stevenson, Vice President, U.S. Communications, Media & Entertainment Industry, EDS (File 1, File 2)
- Chris Patterson, Texas Institute for Education Reform, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- Existing Programs and Partnerships
- Martha Thompson, Director, Career & Technical Education and Dean, Advanced Technology Complex, Denton ISD
- Bob Westbrook, Vice President, Texas Restaurant Association (File 1, File 2)
- Transferability of CTE Credit
- Susan Bonesteel, former Career and Technology Education Teacher, Tech Prep Coordinator, Director of Career and Technology Education, and US Department of Education, Secretary's Regional Representative
- Patricia G. (Pat) Bubb, Executive Director, Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.
- Gary Madsen, Director of P-16 Initiatives, Austin Community College
- Public Testimony
- Barton Burnett
- Holly Eaton
- Linda Holcombe
- Patty Quinzi
- Hector Rivero
February 27, 2008
Interim Charge: Review Implementation of HB 1
- College Readiness Update
- Implementation of House Bill 1
- Texas College Readiness Standards (CRS)
- CRS: Frequently Asked Questions
- College Readiness Implementation Update
- Summary of Test Development Process, Criss Cloudt
- CRS Timeline: English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR)
- CRS Timeline: Math
- CRS Timeline: Science
- CRS Timeline: Social Studies
- High School Allotment
- Highschool Allotment Overview
- The Uses of High School Allotment
- College Credit; Best Practices Clearinghouse; Principal Leadership; Electronic Transcripts
- Overview of the Texas Records Exchange System (TREx)
- Texas Principal Excellence Program (TxPEP)
- HB 1 College Credit Program Briefing
Interim Charge: Review Implementation of HB 188
- HB 188 Implementation
- Adoption Cycle for Foundation and Enrichment Subjects
- Adoption Cycle for Foundation and Enrichment Subjects, with estimated costs
- Maximum Cost Estimated First-Year Purchases
Interim Charge: Review Implementation of HB 2237
- Reading Academies; Science Labs
- Science Lab Grant Application (I)
- Science Lab Grant Application (II)
- Science Lab Grant Application (III)
- Science Lab Grant Application (IV)
- Attachment II
- Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies (TALA)
Public Testimony
May 17, 2007
Handouts are posted as submitted:
- David Kohler, HB 2237
- Ellen Williams, HB 2237
- Jamie Story, HB 2237
- Wendy Simmons, HB 2237
- Glen R. Watson, HB 2532
- Soni Ochoa Rodriguez, HB 2532
- Eldridge Ravey, HB 3418
- Brooke Dollens Terry, HB 3485
- John H. Stevens, HB 3485
- Wendy Simmons, HB 3485
- Alan Seay, HB 3678
- Allan Parker, HB 3678
- Christine Wade, HB 3678
- Curt Parsons, HB 3678
- Dave Welch, HB 3678
- David Foote, HB 3678
- David L. Barkey, HB 3678
- Doug Morgan, HB 3678
- Jackie Lain, HB 3678
- Joe Reynolds, Jr., HB 3678
- John O. Tyler, Jr., HB 3678
- John W. Whitehead, HB 3678
- Jonathan Morgan, HB 3678
- Kathy Miller, HB 3678
- Kelly Coghlan, HB 3678
- Ken McCraw, HB 3678
- Leroy F. Edwards, HB 3678
- Michael Gutierrez, HB 3678
- Robert Wiegand, HB 3678
- Sarah E. Strange, HB 3678
- Senator Tommy Williams, HB 3678
- Tony Evans, HB 3678
- Fred Shannon, HB 3828
- Patty Quinzi, HB 3828
- Roger P. Miller, HB 3828
May 15, 2007
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May 8, 2007
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May 3, 2007
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May 1, 2007
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April 24, 2007
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April 19, 2007
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April 12, 2007
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April 3, 2007
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March 29, 2007
Handouts are posted as submitted:
- Alice Patterson, SB 1506
- Andrew Rivas, SB 1506
- Gov. Bill Ratliff, SB 1506
- Dr. David Anthony, SB 1506
- Bishop Gene A. Moore Sr., SB 1506
- Dr. Greg Forster, SB 1506
- Jack Kelly, SB 1506
- Jaime Story, SB 1506
- Jamie Story II, SB 1506
- Jo Hannah Whitsett, SB 1506
- Dr. Johnny Ray Noble, SB 1506
- Judy Needham, SB 1506
- Luis Figueroa, SB 1506
- Margaret McGettrick, SB 1506
- Maria Frederick, SB 1506
- Peggy Venable, SB 1506
- Dr. Robert Schoolfield, SB 1506
- Richard Fossey, SB 1506
- Richard Komer, SB 1506
- Dr. Stanley Culotta, SB 1506
- Susan (Suzii) Paynter, SB 1506
- Pastor Tom Franklin, SB 1506
- Tracy Weinberg, SB 1506
March 27, 2007
Handouts are posted as submitted:
- Angela Philley, SB 1000
- Ann Fendesack, SB 1000
- Anna Alicia Romero, SB 1000
- Chris Lloyd, SB 1000
- Dianne Hughes, SB 1000
- Dr. Chapman, SB 1000
- Rabbi Eliezar Langer, SB 1000
- Fred Shafer, SB 1000
- Jennifer Canaday, SB 1000
- John O'Sullivan, SB 1000
- Joy Arthur, SB 1000
- Judy Parker, SB 1000
- Kay Carr, SB 1000
- Kay Lambert, SB 1000
- Lillie Beth Wilson, SB 1000
- Linda Rogers, SB 1000
- Linda Rogers 2, SB 1000
- Liz Scillion, SB 1000
- Maureen Bordelon, SB 1000
- Mara LaViola, SB 1000
- Marie Rosenbaum, SB 1000
- Marina DelaRosa, SB 1000
- Mark Colditz, SB 1000
- Mark Lewis, SB 1000
- Marti Jennings, SB 1000
- Melvin E. Johnson, SB 1000
- Mika Bradford, SB 1000
- Nagla Moussa, SB 1000
- Penny Seay, SB 1000
- Rebecca Flores, SB 1000
- Rodolfo G. De La Rosa, SB 1000
- Rona Statman, SB 1000
- Scott Braud, SB 1000
- Stephanie Falls, SB 1000
- Toni Delarosa, SB 1000
- Veronica Schleiss, SB 1000
- William Cox, SB 1000
- Eric Hartman, SB 840
- Ivy Goldstein, SB 840
- Kay Lambert, SB 840
- Melvin Johnson, SB 840
- Penny Seay, SB 840
March 22, 2007
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March 20, 2007
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March 15, 2007
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March 6, 2007
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February 27, 2007
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February 20, 2007
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February 6, 2007
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Reports
The following reports are available for download:
- Senate Committee on Education Interim Report to the 81st Legislature (773 KB, PDF format)
Interim Charges
- Study the effectiveness of public school programs serving special education students, including autistic students. Specifically, consider whether special education services are adequately preparing students for post-secondary opportunities. The review should also include the availability and quality of the supports and services provided by adult services agencies for individuals with disabilities. Make recommendations for improving public school special education programs and the coordination of adult education services among state agencies.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the public school accountability system and make recommendations for improvements. The review shall include indicators in the current system, measures of district and campus performance, public expectations, individual student achievement and measures of teacher, program and financial effectiveness.
- Review and make recommendations to improve the state's Adult Basic Education program. Emphasis should be placed on ways to advance literacy in Texas in order to promote economic and individual development. The review should also include a study of the coordination of adult education services among state agencies and the availability and accessibility of state and federal funding.
- Review and make recommendations regarding best practices for programs targeted to improve the academic success of limited English-proficient students.
- Review the access and quality of career and technical education programs in the state and make recommendations to improve these programs to address the economic and workforce needs of this state.
- Make recommendations for controlling the costs of textbooks from kindergarten through higher education, and monitor the implementation of HB 188, 80th Legislature, relating to instructional materials.
- Review and make recommendations that address the state's facility infrastructure needs for public schools, ensuring that funding remains stable, reliable and equitable. Examine the need for funding adjustments for factors that affect the need for facilities, such as fast growth, age and condition of facilities, adequacy of space, construction and land costs, and concentration of students requiring smaller class sizes. Assess the impact on property taxpayers of "rolling forward" the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) each session and the change in biennial appropriations for the Instructional Facilities Allotment (IFA). (Joint Charge with Senate Finance Committee)
- Review current property tax rates at school districts. Explore what mechanisms may exist to prevent any future constitutional funding challenges. Review any funding issues that are particular to certain types of school districts, such as fast growth districts. (Joint charge with Senate Finance Committee)
- Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Education Committee, 80th Legislature, Regular Session, and make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance and/or complete implementation. Specifically, monitor the implementation of HB 2237, relating to grants and programs for dropout prevention, high school success and college and workforce readiness in public schools. Include a review of the revised methodology the Texas Education Agency uses to calculate the dropout rate. Report on the implementation of education reforms in House Bill 1, 79th Third Called Special Session. The review should include: the implementation of the high school allotment, the development of the best practices clearinghouse and the electronic student records system, the alignment of curriculum to attain college readiness, student improvement/growth models and access to college credit in high school. The committee should also study and make recommendations on how to continue strengthening the P-16 Initiative to promote college attendance in this state.
