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TX HB5125
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Troxclair
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AI Summary
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School district boards of trustees must conduct business publicly and openly, allow public comment at the beginning of each regular meeting, and address issues raised during public comment at the same meeting
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School districts and open-enrollment charter schools must post all rules, policies, and procedures applicable to students or staff on their websites, with updates required within 30 days of any changes
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Districts and charter schools must post lists of instructional materials by grade level and library catalogs for each school library on their websites in an easily accessible manner
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The Texas Education Agency must develop an online grievance portal allowing individuals to file complaints against schools, track grievance status, access resolutions, and appeal to the commissioner if unsatisfied
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The public school accountability system expands from three to four domains, adding a "transparency and accountability domain" measuring effectiveness in promoting transparency regarding district or campus operations, effective beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
Legislative Description
Relating to measures to ensure public school transparency and accountability, including school district board of trustees meeting requirements, posting of certain information on a public school's Internet website, the creation of a grievance portal, and the inclusion of a transparency and accountability domain in the public school accountability system.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Public Education
4/7/2025