Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Approval Of 2024-2025 Texas Essential Knowledge And Skills Certification
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) requests approval from the School Board to certify, in accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) 31.1011, that for the 2024-2025 school year, all students will have access to instructional materials that cover 100 percent of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, with the exception of physical education. This certification ensures HISD's compliance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) annual requirement, fostering the district’s commitment to providing high-quality education and instructional resources.
In alignment with TEC 31.1011 and various state and federal mandates, including the Children's Internet Protection Act, HISD must annually certify the availability of instructional materials covering all TEKS. This certification process requires the district to confirm its adherence to standards protecting students from obscene or harmful content. Funding ensures that the district’s selection of instructional materials, from the full list of State Board of Education (SBOE) approved titles, meets the diverse needs of HISD’s student population across all subjects.
The completed TEKS Certification 2024-2025 Form requires ratification by the HISD School Board in a publicly noticed meeting. Following board ratification, HISD will submit the certification form and survey to the TEA, ensuring compliance and access to Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment (IMTA) funds.
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COST/FUNDING SOURCE(S): |
The instructional materials required for this certification will be funded through the IMTA provided by the TEA (2023-2025 IMTA biennium textbook allotment) with a budget not to exceed $34 million, and by the Office of Academics/College, Career, and Military Readiness. |
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Fund Source |
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General Ledger |
Internal Order/ Work Breakdown Structure |
Amount |
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IMA |
4100000000 |
1090800003 |
PS11110000000000 |
6321000000 |
6000000005832 |
$16,850,000 |
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IMA |
4100000000 |
1090800003 |
PS11110000000000 |
6321000000 |
6000000005833 |
$16,850,000 |
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STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: |
None |
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves certification that HISD provides access to instructional materials that cover 100 percent of the TEKS for the 2024-2025 school year, excluding physical education, effective May 10, 2024.