- Note: see also: Commissioner’s Comments in this issue — and for links to SBOE resources [agendas, webcasts, etc.)
Including Sex Education in Health
Final Health, PE and Science TEKS Adopted
The board unanimously approved on 2nd/final reading a replacement TEKS (curriculum) for: 1) K-12 Health Education, 2) K-12 Physical Education and 3) the four largest enrollment high school science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC).
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Seeks Charter Expansion Approval Authority
Board Approves Legislative “Wish List”
The SBOE approved a 14-item list of legislative recommendations in advance of the upcoming session that starts on Jan. 8.
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Communications Proficiency Rule Also Tweaked
Proposed Graduation Rule to Require
Submission of Financial Aid Applications
SBOE members on first (of two) reading tentatively approved (for public comment) a HB3 rule to require students to complete and submit a financial aid application as a graduation requirement starting next school year.
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