Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of the Chief of Schools
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Approval Of Proposed Establishment Of Board Policy FEF(LOCAL), Attendance: Released Time-First Reading
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The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board approves the establishment of Board Policy FEF(LOCAL), Attendance: Released Time.
The proposed policy aligns with Senate Bill 1049, Texas Education Code 25.0875, changes to legal policy, and recommendations from the Texas Association of School Boards regarding released time courses for religious instruction under specific conditions.
A copy of the proposed Board Policy FEF(LOCAL), Attendance: Released Time, is attached.
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THIS ITEM DOES ESTABLISH BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board accepts the proposed establishment of FEF(LOCAL), Attendance: Released Time, on first reading, effective May 15, 2026.