Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy EFA(LOCAL), Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials-First Reading
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This agenda item seeks Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board approval of revisions to Board Policy EFA(LOCAL), Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials, regarding instructional materials and the local instructional material review process.
The proposed revisions align board policy with current requirements under Texas Education Code sections 26.0061 and 31.0252 regarding parent requests for instructional material review while establishing a standardized and efficient review process by campuses and district staff.
The proposed revisions streamline administrative processes while preserving board oversight, parent rights, instructional continuity, and compliance with Texas law governing instructional materials.
A copy of EFA(LOCAL) showing the proposed changes is attached.
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THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board accepts the proposed revisions to Board Policy EFA(LOCAL), Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials, on first reading, effective June 12, 2026.