We are pleased to welcome the new host of TASB Talks, Kay Douglas! You may know her already from her many years training school boards across Texas.  We chat with Dax for a recap of the second special legislative session of 2021. Get details on bills that were passed, like virtual learning and critical race theory. We also chat about what's happening with mask mandates in schools and the upcoming special session (yes, another one). Sign up to receive TASB's Legislative Report: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK    

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Lege Update: Recap of the Second Special Session

Dax may have Post-Legislative Stress Syndrome, but he's moving forward. In our legislative session wrap-up episode, we chat about: The death of the virtual learning bill and what it means for next school year. The final version of the HB 3 (2019) cleanup bill. HB 999, individual graduation committees. HB 547, districts may allow homeschool kids to participate in UIL activities. And yes, it's coming…a special session. When? Will there be more than one? Dax and Roger discuss. Finally, Dax gives his overall grade for this session when it comes to public ed. Sign up for action alerts from Texans for Strong Public Schools: https://bit.ly/39g1qS0  ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  

Recap of the 87th Texas Legislature

"This is the session of zombie bills." Sine die is Monday and legislators are working overtime (Dax, too). Get updates on: Virtual instruction HB 3 cleanup bill SB 10, transparency in lobbying  And, we bid a special farewell to TASB Talks host Amanda Quraishi. Sign up for alerts from Texans for Strong Public Schools: https://bit.ly/39g1qS0 Sign up for the TASB Legislative Report email updates: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK    

Lege Update: May 25, 2021

We have a special episode this week! Dax is joined by his fellow TASB Governmental Relations staff members Marisha, Whitney, and Ruben. The roundtable discussion includes updates on virtual instruction bills, changes to the accountability system, and how the permitless carry bill would affect education. Sign up for alerts from Texans for Strong Public Schools: https://bit.ly/39g1qS0 

Lege Update: May 18, 2021

Dax is staying hydrated during these final weeks of the 87th Texas Legislature, where time is of the essence for any bills hoping to get passed. Texas trustees will return to the Capitol Wednesday. Our hosts talk about some public ed-related bills that died this week.   Follow TASB on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tasbpage  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tasbnews 

Lege Update: May 10, 2021

TASB Governmental Relations is tracking 1,000 bills. Meanwhile, time is running out to get legislation heard.  This week, Dax and Q discuss the $11.2 billion in federal relief funds that will be allocated to Texas public schools. How will they be distributed? What's the timeline? Our hosts also chat about SB 28 and charter school accountability. Sign up to receive TASB's Legislative Report: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update: May 3, 2021

The House is working on the state budget. Some important amendments were made to SB 1 that affect education, including guidance on the $18 billion in federal relief funds. SB 28 would limit the power of the State Board of Education and give more power to the education commissioner when it comes to charter applications.  Contact your lawmakers about SB 28: https://bit.ly/3tSr6vT  ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update: April 26, 2021

Things are moving quickly in the #txlege. Listen to Dax and Q discuss: The state budget and what it means for public education SB 28, a bill that would weaken oversight of charters $18 billion in federal funds meant for schools that have not been distributed.  Sign up for TASB's Legislative Report: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK Trustees, take part in our legislative advocacy game: https://bit.ly/2QAuWuT  ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update: April 19, 2021

On this week's Lege Update, Dax and Q talk about: The budget bill that passed the Texas Senate. An update on federal stimulus money for schools. What happened with STAAR testing? Sign up for TASB's Legislative Report: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update: April 13, 2021

TASB Governmental Relations is tracking more than 1,000 bills in the Texas Legislature. Dax and Amanda discuss just a few of them, including: SB 1, the Senate's budget bill SB 28, charter school expansion SB 481, pandemic operations HB 299, individual graduation committees HB 1525, the House Bill 3 (2019) cleanup bill Contact your lawmakers on education issues: https://bit.ly/3cxTKME

Lege Update: April 5, 2021

Learn more about the education bills that were heard last week: HB 749, community censorship, would severely limit school board members' abilities to advocate at the Capitol. HB 3687 would increase transparency in lobbying. SB 1365, directed at Houston ISD, would expand the powers of the TEA Commissioner.  SB 28, related to charter schools, would remove the authority of the State Board of Education to veto the commissioner's approval of new charters.  Subscribe to TASB's Legislative Report: https://bit.ly/31q1fyK Trustees, sign up for the School Board Advocacy Network: https://bit.ly/2O2ZnZz Contact your lawmakers on education issues: https://bit.ly/3cxTKME 

Lege Update: March 29, 2021

It's the first of our weekly Lege Updates! Dax and Amanda talk about: • The $12.4 billion in COVID relief funding earmarked for Texas public schools. How will it be used? • The Texas Supreme Court ruling on Houston ISD's school board • HB 1438 and charter school accountability • Charter school funding and spending • HB 5: Access to broadband services • Bills that were voted out of the House Public Education Committee and will now go to the floor, including HB 690, which adds continuing education requirements for trustees The Lege Update will be published weekly through the rest of the 2021 legislative session. Subscribe to TASB Talks wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode. ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update: March 22, 2021

We chat with Dax Gonzalez, TASB’s director of Governmental Relations, about the projected revenues for the state’s upcoming budget cycle, education committee assignments, and what to expect at the TASA/TASB Legislative Conference taking place on February 23.  Register for the free Legislative Conference: https://events.tasb.org/?eventId=5744  ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Lege Update February 2021

Students are the primary stakeholders in education. How can district leaders engage students to co-create, work through problems together, and seek a variety of perspectives to improve student experiences? Merrit Jones, senior advisor for Student Voice, shares her experiences working with districts across the country.  TASB's Governance Camp is powered by Student Voice. Don't miss this year's virtual event March 3-6. Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/33d2nqD  ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Student Voice with Merrit Jones

The Texas legislative session begins January 12, and the pandemic is sure to have a major impact on the proceedings. We talk with Dax Gonzalez, TASB’s division director of Governmental Relations, about what to expect when it comes to education funding, state budget woes, charter school expansion, and more. Sign up for alerts by texting SCHOOLS to 313131. School board members can sign up for the School Board Advocacy Network: https://bit.ly/3hQEDid    ©2021 Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Episode 40: Preview of the 87th Texas Legislature

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