by Jennifer Childress - Editor of the Legal Digest | May 8, 2018 | Legal Developments, Texas School Law Blog
In Morath v. Lewis, No. 03-16-00603-CV, 2018 WL 1527875 (Tex. App. Mar. 29, 2018), the appeals court said, yes, and allowed a group of parents to proceed with their claim that the administration of the 2015-2016 STAAR exam violated their students’ rights. Chapter 39...
by Legal Digest Staff | Jul 2, 2014 | Texas School Law Blog
The Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force today convened in Austin at the Travis County Center for Child Protection to discuss the State’s collaborative efforts to combat human trafficking. Task Force Chairman Attorney General Abbott addressed the task force...
by Jennifer Childress - Editor of the Legal Digest | Feb 3, 2014 | Texas School Law Blog
AUSTIN – The State Board of Education gave final approval today to the state’s new high school graduation program, which gives students added flexibility to follow their academic interests. The Texas Legislature last year created the new 22-credit Foundation...
by Jennifer Childress - Editor of the Legal Digest | Oct 29, 2013 | Texas School Law Blog
The Commissioner recently clarified rules concerning who can attend closed session deliberations on a grievance. This Commissioner decision also discussed when a grievant can supplement the local record at Levels II and III. Walker v. North East ISD, Dkt. No....
by Jennifer Childress - Editor of the Legal Digest | Oct 18, 2013 | Texas School Law Blog
The Texas Education Agency issued the following statement regarding draft rules on graduation plans under House Bill 5. Draft rules on HB 5 graduation program released AUSTIN – Based on direction from the State Board of Education (SBOE), the Texas Education Agency...
by Legal Digest Staff | Oct 1, 2013 | Texas School Law Blog
The Texas Education Agency announced today that it secured a conditional waiver to requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act. Here’s the latest announcement from the Commissioner: AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Michael Williams today announced that...
